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Rakatansky Family History

Rakatansky 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: Radwanski, Romansky, Nakatani, Zavatsky, Kaminsky, Kamensky, Kalinsky

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Where is the Rakatansky family from?

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

What did your Rakatansky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Rakatansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakatansky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rakatansky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rakatansky. For the veterans among your Rakatansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakatansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rakatansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rakatansky in 1963 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

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