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Rakham Family History

Rakham 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: Rackham, Rahm, Wakeham, Markham, Latham, Barham, Lapham, Branham

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Where is the Rakham family from?

You can see how Rakham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rakham families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rakham family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakham's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Rakham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Rakham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rakham. 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 Rakham. For the veterans among your Rakham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakham lifespan?

Average Rakham life expectancy in 1995 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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