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Racko Family History

Racko 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: Dacko, Raco, Jacko, Lacko, Racki, Rack, Macko, Yacko, Rackow, Back

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Where is the Racko family from?

You can see how Racko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Racko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Racko families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Racko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Racko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Racko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Racko. 100% of Racko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Racko women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Racko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Racko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racko 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Racko. 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 55 military records available for the last name Racko. For the veterans among your Racko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Racko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Racko in 1949 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racko 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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