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Rachkus Family History

Rachkus Name 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: Backus, Eachus, Bachus, Rachels, Sachs, Rasmus, Rachel, Malkus, Rach

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Where is the Rachkus family from?

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

What did your Rachkus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rachkus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Rachkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachkus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rachkus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Rachkus. For the veterans among your Rachkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachkus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Rachkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rachkus in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

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