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Rakestra Family History

Rakestra 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: Rakestraw, Balestra, Rakers, Raker, Lastra, Hamstra, Ragosta

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Where is the Rakestra family from?

You can see how Rakestra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakestra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakestra family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakestra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rakestra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakestra 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 9 census records available for the last name Rakestra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakestra 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rakestra. 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 military records available for the last name Rakestra. For the veterans among your Rakestra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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