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Rakey Family History

Rakey 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: Rake, Rarey, Oakey, Rasey, Raker, Rabey, Akey, Razey, Racey, Raney

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Where is the Rakey family from?

You can see how Rakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rakey families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakey's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Rakey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakey 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 Rakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakey. 55% of Rakey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rakey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakey were Stock Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Rakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakey 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Rakey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rakey. For the veterans among your Rakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rakey in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakey 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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