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Rakec Family History

Rakec 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, Raker, Rakes, Baker, Drake, Brake, Raven, Lake, Rase, Rak

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Where is the Rakec family from?

You can see how Rakec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rakec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakec. 100% of Rakec men worked as a Tailor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Rakec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rakec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakec 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rakec. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rakec. For the veterans among your Rakec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakec lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Rakec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rakec in 1986 was 78, and 81 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakec 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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