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Rakoci Family History

Rakoci 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: Rakoczy, Rakich, Rakow, Koci, Raucci, Maki, Rock, Roch, Kakos, Rake

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Where is the Rakoci family from?

You can see how Rakoci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakoci family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rakoci families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rakoci's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rakoci families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakoci surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rakoci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakoci. 100% of Rakoci women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Rakoci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakoci 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rakoci. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rakoci. For the veterans among your Rakoci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakoci lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Rakoci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rakoci in 1947 was 27, and 81 in 2001.

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