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Rakove Family History

Rakove 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: Rake, Rave, Rakow, Makovec, Rapone, Labove, Ragone, Rose, Rode, Drake

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Where is the Rakove family from?

You can see how Rakove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakove family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakove family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakove's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rakove families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakove 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 18 census records available for the last name Rakove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakove 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rakove. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rakove. For the veterans among your Rakove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakove lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Rakove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rakove in 1973 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakove 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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