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Rackert Family History

Rackert 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: Ackert, Rickert, Rackers, Hackert, Ruckert, Mackert, Hacker, Hackett

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Where is the Rackert family from?

You can see how Rackert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rackert families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rackert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rackert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rackert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rackert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rackert. For the veterans among your Rackert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackert lifespan?

Average Rackert life expectancy in 1970 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackert 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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