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Rakoski Family History

Rakoski 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: Rakowski, Koski, Rajski, Bukoski, Makowski, Radomski, Ratkowski

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Where is the Rakoski family from?

You can see how Rakoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakoski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rakoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rakoski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakoski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rakoski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakoski 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 Rakoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakoski. 29% of Rakoski men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rakoski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakoski were Painter and Stitching.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housemaid
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stitching
    19%

What Rakoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Rakoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakoski 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rakoski. 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 139 military records available for the last name Rakoski. For the veterans among your Rakoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakoski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rakoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rakoski in 1965 was 70, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakoski 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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