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Racker Family History

Racker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hacker, Packer, Rocker, Backer, Acker, Recker, Rucker, Kracker

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Where is the Racker family from?

You can see how Racker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Racker families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Racker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Racker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Racker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Racker. 100% of Racker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Racker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Racker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 739 immigration records available for the last name Racker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 438 military records available for the last name Racker. For the veterans among your Racker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Racker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Racker in 1965 was 66, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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