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Rakon Family History

Rakon 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: Rayon, Rakow, Ragon, Ramon, Razon, Rabon, Baron, Dragon, Jason, Caron

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Where is the Rakon family from?

You can see how Rakon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rakon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rakon family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rakon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakon 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 110 census records available for the last name Rakon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rakon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rakon. For the veterans among your Rakon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakon lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Rakon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rakon in 1994 was 95, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakon 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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