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Rackers Family History

Rackers Surname Meaning

German (Räckers): in the North Rhine-Westphalia area from a shortened form of Rädeker itself a shortened form of Rademaker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rackers family from?

You can see how Rackers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rackers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rackers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rackers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rackers families in 1891.
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What did your Rackers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rackers. 50% of Rackers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rackers women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rackers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rackers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackers 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rackers. 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 235 military records available for the last name Rackers. For the veterans among your Rackers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rackers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rackers in 1953 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackers 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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