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Rakich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Rakić (see Rakic ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Radich, Rasch, Rodich, Radach, Radick, Balich, Lalich, Barich, Marich

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Where is the Rakich family from?

You can see how Rakich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rakich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rakich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rakich family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rakich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rakich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rakich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rakich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rakich. 60% of Rakich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rakich women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rakich were None and Beautician. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Miner
    8%
  • None
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rakich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rakich 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Rakich. 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 207 military records available for the last name Rakich. For the veterans among your Rakich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rakich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rakich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rakich in 1962 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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