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Rakerson Family History

Rakerson 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: Akerson, Reierson, Rakers, Ryerson, Rickerson, Raulerson, Randerson

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Where is the Rakerson family from?

You can see how Rakerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakerson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rakerson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakerson's in USA. California had the highest population of Rakerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakerson 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 48 census records available for the last name Rakerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakerson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rakerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rakerson. For the veterans among your Rakerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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