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Rakowich Family History

Rakowich 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: Ratkovich, Rakowitz, Rakich, Radovich, Sakowicz, Rodich, Rozich

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Where is the Rakowich family from?

You can see how Rakowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakowich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakowich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rakowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakowich 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 12 census records available for the last name Rakowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakowich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rakowich. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rakowich. For the veterans among your Rakowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakowich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Rakowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rakowich in 1973 was 74, and 63 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakowich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakowich 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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