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Raacke Family History

Raacke 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: Haacke, Kaake, Rake, Raak, Race, Haack, Baack, Backe, Radack, Nacke

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Where is the Raacke family from?

You can see how Raacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raacke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raacke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Raacke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raacke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raacke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raacke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raacke. 60% of Raacke men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Barber
    40%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Raacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raacke 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Raacke. 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 59 military records available for the last name Raacke. For the veterans among your Raacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raacke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Raacke in 1962 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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