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Racana Family History

Racana 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: Pacana, Rana, Rajala, Ragona, Macina, Raman, Arana, Rajan, Lagana

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Where is the Racana family from?

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

What did your Racana ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Racana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racana 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Racana. 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 35 military records available for the last name Racana. For the veterans among your Racana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racana lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Racana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Racana in 1962 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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