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Rakowicz Family History

Rakowicz 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: Rakowitz, Sakowicz, Janowicz, Markowicz, Walkowicz, Lewkowicz

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Where is the Rakowicz family from?

You can see how Rakowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakowicz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rakowicz family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakowicz's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Rakowicz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakowicz 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 Rakowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakowicz. 50% of Rakowicz men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Rakowicz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakowicz were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rakowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Rakowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakowicz 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Rakowicz. 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 94 military records available for the last name Rakowicz. For the veterans among your Rakowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakowicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rakowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rakowicz in 1962 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakowicz 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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