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Rackson Family History

Rackson 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: Jackson, Rickson, Ranson, Erickson, Ramson, Raison, Hickson, Nickson

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Where is the Rackson family from?

You can see how Rackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rackson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rackson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rackson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Rackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rackson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rackson. For the veterans among your Rackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Rackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rackson in 1965 was 67, and 102 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackson 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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