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Rakai Family History

Rakai 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: Sakai, Nakai, Takai, Maki, Rana, Rada, Kai, Rake, Rak, Raak

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Where is the Rakai family from?

You can see how Rakai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rakai families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rakai family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakai's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rakai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakai 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 173 census records available for the last name Rakai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakai 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rakai. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rakai. For the veterans among your Rakai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakai lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Rakai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rakai in 1988 was 93, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakai 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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