Rackus Family History

Rackus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Backus, Rasmus, Malkus, Ramus, Barkus, Rocks, Sacks, Eachus, Ricks, Racki

561 record(s) for Rackus

216	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
41	Military Records
65	Immigration Records
182	Census and Voter Lists
57	Member Trees

Where is the Rackus family from?

You can see how Rackus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rackus family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rackus families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rackus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rackus.

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%

What Rackus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 182 census records available for the last name Rackus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Rackus. 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.

Military Records

There are 41 military records available for the last name Rackus. For the veterans among your Rackus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Rackus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Rackus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rackus in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.