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Rakowsky Family History

Rakowsky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Rakowski and possibly also of its Ukrainian or Belorussian cognate Rakovsky.

This form of the surname is also found in Germany.

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Rakowski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rakowsky family from?

You can see how Rakowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rakowsky families living in Nebraska. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rakowsky's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rakowsky families in 1880.
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What did your Rakowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakowsky. 39% of Rakowsky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rakowsky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakowsky were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Rakowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rakowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakowsky 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Rakowsky. 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 485 military records available for the last name Rakowsky. For the veterans among your Rakowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rakowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rakowsky in 1962 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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