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Racy Family History

Racy Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Racey. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Racy family from?

You can see how Racy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Racy families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Racy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Racy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racy 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 Racy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Racy. 42% of Racy men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Racy women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Racy were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Racy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Racy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racy 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Racy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Racy. For the veterans among your Racy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Racy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Racy in 1948 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racy 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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