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Rackstrow Family History

Rackstrow 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: Backstrom, Rockstroh, Rakestraw, Ranstrom, Markstrom, Rackow, Zastrow

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Where is the Rackstrow family from?

You can see how Rackstrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackstrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rackstrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rackstrow families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rackstrow's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rackstrow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Rackstrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackstrow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rackstrow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rackstrow. For the veterans among your Rackstrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackstrow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackstrow 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rackstrow

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