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Raskowski Family History

Raskowski 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, Laskowski, Ratkowski, Jaskowski, Ruskowski, Rajkowski

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Where is the Raskowski family from?

You can see how Raskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raskowski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raskowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Raskowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raskowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raskowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raskowski. 43% of Raskowski 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Wire Drawer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Raskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raskowski 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Raskowski. 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 32 military records available for the last name Raskowski. For the veterans among your Raskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raskowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Raskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Raskowski in 1958 was 36, and 78 in 2002.

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