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Rachardson Family History

Rachardson 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: Richardson, Richarson, Richards, Richerson, Charlson, Cardon

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Where is the Rachardson family from?

You can see how Rachardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rachardson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rachardson families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachardson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rachardson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Rachardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachardson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rachardson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Rachardson. For the veterans among your Rachardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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