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Rakus Family History

Rakus 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: Ramus, Raus, Rakes, Ras, Kakos, Rake, Ranum, Rak, Rais, Rasmus

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Where is the Rakus family from?

You can see how Rakus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rakus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Rakus family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakus's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rakus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakus 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 Rakus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakus. 34% of Rakus men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Unemployed
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Rakus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Rakus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakus 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Rakus. 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 317 military records available for the last name Rakus. For the veterans among your Rakus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rakus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rakus in 1959 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakus 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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