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Raack Family History

Raack 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: Raak, Haack, Baack, Radack, Laack, Rack, Waack, Maack, Ranck, Black

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Where is the Raack family from?

You can see how Raack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Raack families living in Missouri. This was about 76% of all the recorded Raack's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Raack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raack. 100% of Raack men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Raack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raack 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Raack. 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 122 military records available for the last name Raack. For the veterans among your Raack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raack lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Raack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raack in 1941 was 62, and 92 in 2003.

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