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Rakoff Family History

Rakoff 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: Koff, Danoff, Rosoff, Granoff, Skoff, Raff, Janoff, Rakow, Rogoff

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Where is the Rakoff family from?

You can see how Rakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakoff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Rakoff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakoff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rakoff families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rakoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakoff. 34% of Rakoff men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Rakoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakoff were Manufacturer and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Manufacturer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Rakoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Rakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakoff 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Rakoff. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rakoff. For the veterans among your Rakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakoff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rakoff in 1944 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakoff 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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