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Racite Family History

Racite Name 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: Racine, Raciti, Raine, Race, Raith, Waite, Ratte, Radice, Racette

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Where is the Racite family from?

You can see how Racite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Racite families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Racite's in USA. New York had the highest population of Racite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racite 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 Racite ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Racite ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Racite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racite 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Racite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Racite. For the veterans among your Racite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Racite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Racite in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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