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Rashkow Family History

Rashkow 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: Rushlow, Rakow, Rackow, Waskow, Rachow, Washko, Rainbow, Raso, Ashton

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Where is the Rashkow family from?

You can see how Rashkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashkow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rashkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rashkow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rashkow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rashkow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashkow 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 114 census records available for the last name Rashkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashkow 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Rashkow. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rashkow. For the veterans among your Rashkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashkow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rashkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rashkow in 1961 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rashkow 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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