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Rakoz Family History

Rakoz 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: Rakow, Kakos, Rake, Rao, Raso, Rak, Makos, Rayon, Ranz, Raco

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Where is the Rakoz family from?

You can see how Rakoz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakoz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rakoz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Rakoz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakoz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rakoz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakoz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rakoz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rakoz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakoz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rakoz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rakoz. For the veterans among your Rakoz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakoz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rakoz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rakoz in 1968 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakoz 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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