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Ralk Family History

Ralk 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: Rank, Rak, Raak, Falk, Kalk, Balk, Salk, Calk, Valk, Rack

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Where is the Ralk family from?

You can see how Ralk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ralk family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ralk's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Ralk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ralk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dairy Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Ralk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralk 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ralk. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ralk. For the veterans among your Ralk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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