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Rackey Family History

Rackey 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: Mackey, Rackley, Rickey, Lackey, Racey, Rockey, Bracken, Hacker

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Where is the Rackey family from?

You can see how Rackey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rackey families living in Iowa. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rackey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rackey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackey 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 Rackey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rackey. 100% of Rackey 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 Rackey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Rackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rackey. 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 146 military records available for the last name Rackey. For the veterans among your Rackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rackey in 1968 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rackey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackey 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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