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Racoski Family History

Racoski Surname 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: Rakowski, Rajski, Racki, Radomski, Janoski, Rawski, Graboski, Sadoski

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Where is the Racoski family from?

You can see how Racoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Racoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Racoski family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Racoski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Racoski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Racoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racoski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Racoski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Racoski. For the veterans among your Racoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racoski lifespan?

Average Racoski life expectancy in 1968 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racoski 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.

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