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Rakish Family History

Rakish 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: Rakich, Raish, Rais, Prakash, Raith, Rash, Raisch, Ramesh, Barish

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Where is the Rakish family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Rakish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakish 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rakish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rakish. For the veterans among your Rakish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakish lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Rakish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rakish in 1994 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakish 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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