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Rakosnik Family History

Rakosnik 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: Kosnik, Rasnick, Konik, Rakowski, Kosik, Kotnik, Resnik, Shkolnik

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Where is the Rakosnik family from?

You can see how Rakosnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakosnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rakosnik families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rakosnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakosnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakosnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rakosnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakosnik. 100% of Rakosnik 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Rakosnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakosnik 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rakosnik. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rakosnik. For the veterans among your Rakosnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakosnik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rakosnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rakosnik in 1966 was 74, and 104 in 2003.

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