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Rackel Family History

Rackel 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: Rachel, Crackel, Rickel, Rockel, Mackel, Hackel, Yackel, Jackel

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Where is the Rackel family from?

You can see how Rackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rackel families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rackel's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Rackel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rackel. 29% of Rackel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rackel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Rackel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Rackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackel 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Rackel. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rackel. For the veterans among your Rackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rackel in 1956 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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