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Raikow Family History

Raikow 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, Rackow, Rainbow, Raison, Pankow, Rannow, Rockow, Rambow

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Where is the Raikow family from?

You can see how Raikow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raikow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Raikow family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Raikow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raikow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raikow 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 12 census records available for the last name Raikow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raikow 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Raikow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Raikow. For the veterans among your Raikow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raikow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Raikow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raikow in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raikow 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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