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Raknes Family History

Raknes 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: Raines, Raynes, Ranes, Rakes, Barnes, Radney, Raine, Rake, Haynes

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Where is the Raknes family from?

You can see how Raknes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raknes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raknes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raknes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Raknes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Raknes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Raknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raknes 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Raknes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Raknes. For the veterans among your Raknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raknes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Raknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raknes in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raknes 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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