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Rakenius Family History

Rakenius 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: Redenius, Rakers, Lenius, Hasenfus, Rivinius, Lanius, Launius

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Where is the Rakenius family from?

You can see how Rakenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakenius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rakenius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rakenius families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakenius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rakenius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rakenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakenius 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rakenius. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rakenius. For the veterans among your Rakenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakenius lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Rakenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rakenius in 1972 was 66, and 74 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakenius 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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