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Rakos Family History

Rakos 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: Kakos, Makos, Rokos, Drakos, Ramos, Rados, Bakos, Rakow, Rayos, Rakes

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Where is the Rakos family from?

You can see how Rakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rakos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rakos families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rakos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakos 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 Rakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakos. 47% of Rakos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rakos women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Shoe Maker
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Rakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Rakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakos 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Rakos. 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 489 military records available for the last name Rakos. For the veterans among your Rakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rakos in 1960 was 56, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakos 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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