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Rakevich Family History

Rakevich 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: Ratkovich, Rakich, Radovich, Reich, Savich, Markovich, Radosevich

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Where is the Rakevich family from?

You can see how Rakevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rakevich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakevich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rakevich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Rakevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakevich 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 Rakevich. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rakevich. For the veterans among your Rakevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakevich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rakevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rakevich in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rakevich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rakevich 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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