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Rakovsky Family History

Rakovsky 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: Makovsky, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Hajovsky, Hrabovsky, Makosky, Janovsky

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Where is the Rakovsky family from?

You can see how Rakovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakovsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakovsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rakovsky families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakovsky's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rakovsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Rakovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakovsky 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Rakovsky. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rakovsky. For the veterans among your Rakovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakovsky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Rakovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rakovsky in 1975 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakovsky 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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