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Raake Family History

Raake 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: Kaake, Rake, Raak, Haake, Laake, Radke, Raske, Taake, Ranke, Ratke

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Where is the Raake family from?

You can see how Raake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Raake families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Raake's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raake 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 333 census records available for the last name Raake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raake 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Raake. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 164 military records available for the last name Raake. For the veterans among your Raake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raake lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Raake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raake in 1968 was 88, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raake 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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