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Rakov Family History

Rakov 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, Raco, Rokos

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Where is the Rakov family from?

You can see how Rakov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakov family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rakov's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rakov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakov 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 145 census records available for the last name Rakov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakov 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rakov. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rakov. For the veterans among your Rakov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakov lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rakov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rakov in 1967 was 91, and 19 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakov 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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