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Rakstang Family History

Rakstang 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: Castano, Stang, Kastan, Ramstad, Hasting, Ramsland, Nakatani, Rattan

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Where is the Rakstang family from?

You can see how Rakstang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakstang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rakstang families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakstang's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakstang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakstang 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 40 census records available for the last name Rakstang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakstang 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rakstang. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rakstang. For the veterans among your Rakstang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakstang lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rakstang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rakstang in 1965 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakstang 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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