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Rakowska Family History

Rakowska 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, Rakowsky, Makowski, Ratkowski, Zakowski, Rajkowski

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Where is the Rakowska family from?

You can see how Rakowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rakowska families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rakowska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakowska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rakowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakowska. 50% of Rakowska men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Rakowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Rakowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakowska 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Rakowska. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rakowska. For the veterans among your Rakowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakowska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Rakowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rakowska in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2000.

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