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Rackow Family History

Rackow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Mecklenburg and Pomerania. Compare Rockow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rackow family from?

You can see how Rackow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Rackow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rackow families in 1911.
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What did your Rackow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rackow. 24% of Rackow men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rackow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rackow were Operator and Needle Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Power Machine Operator
    15%
  • Needle Work
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rackow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackow 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Rackow. 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 625 military records available for the last name Rackow. For the veterans among your Rackow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rackow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rackow in 1957 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

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