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Rachells Family History

Rachells 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: Rachels, Rachel, Etchells, Rochell, Rannells, Rochelle, Rishell

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Where is the Rachells family from?

You can see how Rachells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachells family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rachells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rachells family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachells's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rachells families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rachells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachells 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rachells. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rachells. For the veterans among your Rachells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachells lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Rachells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rachells in 1975 was 66, and 63 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachells 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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