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Rahko Family History

Rahko 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: Rank, Aho, Rahm, Franko, Rake, Rao, Raso, Rak, Raak, Valko

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Where is the Rahko family from?

You can see how Rahko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahko family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rahko's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rahko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahko 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 Rahko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

What Rahko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Rahko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahko 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Rahko. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rahko. For the veterans among your Rahko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahko lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rahko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rahko in 1945 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rahko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahko 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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