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Rakawski Family History

Rakawski 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: Rakowski, Makowski, Ratkowski, Rajewski, Zakowski, Rajkowski

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Where is the Rakawski family from?

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

What did your Rakawski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rakawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakawski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rakawski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rakawski. For the veterans among your Rakawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakawski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Rakawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rakawski in 1973 was 89, and 94 in 1976.

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