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Rakke Family History

Rakke 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: Rake, Bakke, Radke, Brakke, Raske, Ranke, Ratke, Rank, Drake, Paske

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Where is the Rakke family from?

You can see how Rakke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rakke families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rakke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rakke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakke 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 77 census records available for the last name Rakke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakke 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rakke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rakke. For the veterans among your Rakke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rakke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rakke in 1960 was 60, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakke 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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