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Rakela Family History

Rakela 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: Makela, Rake, Takeda, Varela, Jokela, Rajala, Favela, Ramel, Pakula

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Where is the Rakela family from?

You can see how Rakela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakela family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakela's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Rakela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakela 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 Rakela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rakela. 50% of Rakela men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Rakela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rakela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakela 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rakela. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rakela. For the veterans among your Rakela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rakela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rakela in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakela 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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