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Rackes Family History

Rackes 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: Rackers, Mackes, Backes, Rakes, Raikes, Bracken, Hacker, Rake, Packer

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Where is the Rackes family from?

You can see how Rackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rackes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rackes family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rackes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Rackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackes 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 Rackes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rackes. For the veterans among your Rackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Rackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rackes in 1965 was 53, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackes 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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