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Rakocki Family History

Rakocki 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, Radecki, Rakoczy, Racki, Rokicki, Jarocki, Rock, Koski

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Where is the Rakocki family from?

You can see how Rakocki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakocki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakocki family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakocki's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rakocki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakocki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rakocki ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rakocki ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rakocki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakocki 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rakocki. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rakocki. For the veterans among your Rakocki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakocki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Rakocki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rakocki in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 1978.

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