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Raykowski Family History

Raykowski 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: Rakowski, Ratkowski, Rajkowski, Rykowski, Falkowski, Frankowski

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Where is the Raykowski family from?

You can see how Raykowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raykowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raykowski family living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Raykowski's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Raykowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raykowski 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 Raykowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raykowski. 34% of Raykowski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Raykowski women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raykowski were Helper and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Stock Boy
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Helper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Raykowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Raykowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raykowski 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Raykowski. 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 85 military records available for the last name Raykowski. For the veterans among your Raykowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raykowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raykowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raykowski in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raykowski 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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