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Racelo Family History

Racelo 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: Ravelo, Race, Rachel, Ramel, Raco, Bracero, Acedo, Radel, Rallo

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Where is the Racelo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Racelo. 50% of Racelo 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Yard Boy
    50%

What Racelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Racelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racelo 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Racelo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Racelo. For the veterans among your Racelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racelo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Racelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Racelo in 1964 was 52, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racelo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racelo 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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