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Raecker Family History

Raecker 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: Recker, Baecker, Ruecker, Haecker, Roecker, Hacker, Ecker, Packer

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Where is the Raecker family from?

You can see how Raecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raecker family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raecker's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Raecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Raecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raecker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Raecker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Raecker. For the veterans among your Raecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Raecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Raecker in 1964 was 55, and 78 in 2002.

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