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Racheau Family History

Racheau 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: Rachel, Rambeau, Rachwal, Rachal, Brancheau, Facteau, Rachels

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Where is the Racheau family from?

You can see how Racheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racheau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Racheau families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Racheau family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Racheau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Racheau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racheau 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 5 census records available for the last name Racheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racheau 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 Racheau. 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 18 military records available for the last name Racheau. For the veterans among your Racheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racheau lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Racheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Racheau in 1991 was 65, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racheau 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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