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Rackowitz Family History

Rackowitz 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: Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Markowitz, Berkowitz, Jacobitz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Rackowitz family from?

You can see how Rackowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackowitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rackowitz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackowitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rackowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackowitz 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 Rackowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rackowitz. 100% of Rackowitz women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Rackowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackowitz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rackowitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rackowitz. For the veterans among your Rackowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Rackowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rackowitz in 1972 was 61, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackowitz 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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