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Rakentine Family History

Rakentine 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: Valentine, Barentine, Balentine, Salentine, Galentine, Valentin

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Where is the Rakentine family from?

You can see how Rakentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakentine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rakentine families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Rakentine families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakentine's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Rakentine families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakentine 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 42 census records available for the last name Rakentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakentine 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rakentine. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rakentine. For the veterans among your Rakentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakentine lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Rakentine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rakentine in 1992 was 74, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakentine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakentine 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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