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Racano Family History

Racano 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: Takano, Nagano, Romano, Raco, Iacono, Catano, Cano, Raman, Asano

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Where is the Racano family from?

You can see how Racano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Racano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Racano family living in Louisiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Racano's in USA. Louisiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Racano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Racano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Racano. 78% of Racano 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
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Racano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racano 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Racano. 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 70 military records available for the last name Racano. For the veterans among your Racano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Racano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Racano in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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