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Rackley Name Meaning

English: variant of Ratliff .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brackley, Mackley, Ackley, Reckley, Hackley, Hockley, Walkley, Radley

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Where is the Rackley family from?

You can see how Rackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rackley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 86 Rackley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rackley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rackley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rackley. 14% of Rackley men worked as a Coach Painter and 85% of Rackley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rackley were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coach Painter
    14%
  • Road Sweeper
    14%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Rackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackley 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Rackley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rackley. For the veterans among your Rackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rackley in 1945 was 22, and 76 in 2004.

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