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Rakosi Family History

Rakosi 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, Rakowski, Rosi, Drakos, Ramos, Rados, Bakos

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Where is the Rakosi family from?

You can see how Rakosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakosi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakosi family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rakosi's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Rakosi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakosi 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 Rakosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakosi. 100% of Rakosi men worked as an Attorney.

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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

  • Attorney
    100%

What Rakosi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rakosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakosi 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rakosi. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rakosi. For the veterans among your Rakosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakosi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rakosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rakosi in 1965 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakosi 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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