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Rakard Family History

Rakard Surname 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: Ranard, Akard, Rikard, Packard, Hazard, Agard, Bayard, Tankard

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Where is the Rakard family from?

You can see how Rakard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rakard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rakard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rakard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Rakard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rakard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Rakard. For the veterans among your Rakard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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