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Rackin Family History

Rackin 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: Raskin, Mackin, Racki, Rankin, Rabkin, Rapkin, Brackin, Bracken

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Where is the Rackin family from?

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

There are 293 census records available for the last name Rackin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackin 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Rackin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rackin. For the veterans among your Rackin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Rackin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rackin in 1976 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackin 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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