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Rarken Family History

Rarken 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: Marken, Harken, Marker, Bracken, Harben, Harden, Carden, Farren

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Where is the Rarken family from?

You can see how Rarken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rarken families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Rarken families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rarken's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rarken families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarken 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 14 census records available for the last name Rarken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarken 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 Rarken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rarken. For the veterans among your Rarken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rarken

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