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Rakosky Family History

Rakosky 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: Makosky, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Rakoczy, Makovsky, Janosky, Makowsky

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Where is the Rakosky family from?

You can see how Rakosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakosky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rakosky family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rakosky's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rakosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakosky 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 Rakosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakosky. 72% of Rakosky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rakosky women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    72%
  • Spring Maker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rakosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Rakosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakosky 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rakosky. 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 143 military records available for the last name Rakosky. For the veterans among your Rakosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakosky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rakosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rakosky in 1965 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakosky 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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