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Rakkestad Family History

Rakkestad 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: Ramstad, Kallestad, Hatlestad, Folkestad, Rakestraw, Restad

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Where is the Rakkestad family from?

You can see how Rakkestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakkestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakkestad family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakkestad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rakkestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakkestad 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 12 census records available for the last name Rakkestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakkestad 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rakkestad. 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 Rakkestad. For the veterans among your Rakkestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakkestad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Rakkestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rakkestad in 1967 was 55, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakkestad 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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