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Racklyft Family History

Racklyft 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: Rackliff, Rackley, Ricklefs, Rackliffe, Hackett, Mackley, Fackler

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Where is the Racklyft family from?

You can see how Racklyft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racklyft family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Racklyft families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Racklyft's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Racklyft families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Racklyft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racklyft 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Racklyft. 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 12 military records available for the last name Racklyft. For the veterans among your Racklyft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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