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Rakestrow Family History

Rakestrow 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, Ranstrom, Zastrow, Castro, Mastro, Strow, Mckerrow

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Where is the Rakestrow family from?

You can see how Rakestrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakestrow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rakestrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rakestrow family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakestrow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rakestrow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakestrow 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 Rakestrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakestrow. 39% of Rakestrow men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Rakestrow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakestrow were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Rakestrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Rakestrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakestrow 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rakestrow. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rakestrow. For the veterans among your Rakestrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakestrow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Rakestrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rakestrow in 1972 was 71, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakestrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakestrow 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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