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Racster Family History

Racster 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: Master, Richter, Easter, Achter, Wachter, Pachter, Paster, Rater

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Where is the Racster family from?

You can see how Racster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Racster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Racster families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Racster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Racster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Racster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Racster. 100% of Racster women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Racster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racster 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Racster. 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 40 military records available for the last name Racster. For the veterans among your Racster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racster lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Racster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Racster in 1969 was 59, and 59 in 2002.

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