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Rakan Family History

Rakan 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: Raman, Rajan, Dakan, Ravan, Ragan, Kan, Rana, Rahman, Rada, Kazan

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Where is the Rakan family from?

You can see how Rakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rakan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rakan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakan 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 65 census records available for the last name Rakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rakan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rakan. For the veterans among your Rakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakan lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Rakan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rakan in 1998 was 72, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakan 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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