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Raclin Family History

Raclin 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: Raglin, Rachlin, Maclin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Vallin

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Where is the Raclin family from?

You can see how Raclin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raclin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raclin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Raclin family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Raclin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Raclin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raclin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raclin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Raclin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raclin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Raclin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Raclin. For the veterans among your Raclin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raclin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Raclin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raclin in 1968 was 73, and 95 in 1989.

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