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Racz Family History

Racz Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Rácz): ethnic name from rác ‘Serb’ derived from Ras the name of the capital of medieval Serbia.

This surname is also found in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Racz family from?

You can see how Racz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Racz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Racz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Racz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Racz families in 1911.
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What did your Racz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Racz. 67% of Racz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Racz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Racz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racz 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Racz. 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 771 military records available for the last name Racz. For the veterans among your Racz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Racz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Racz in 1945 was 30, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racz 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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