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Rakofsky Family History

Rakofsky 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: Rakowsky, Rakowski, Makovsky, Kofsky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Janofsky

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Where is the Rakofsky family from?

You can see how Rakofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rakofsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakofsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakofsky 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 Rakofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakofsky. 100% of Rakofsky men worked as a Painter and 100% of Rakofsky women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Rakofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Rakofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakofsky 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Rakofsky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rakofsky. For the veterans among your Rakofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakofsky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rakofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rakofsky in 1952 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakofsky 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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