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Rakous Family History

Rakous 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: Kakos, Rasmus, Makos, Rokos, Ramus, Drakos, Ramos, Rados, Rakers

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Where is the Rakous family from?

You can see how Rakous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakous family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakous's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakous 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 15 census records available for the last name Rakous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakous 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rakous. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rakous. For the veterans among your Rakous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakous lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Rakous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rakous in 1989 was 96, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakous 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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