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Racher Family History

Racher Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Racher family from?

You can see how Racher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Racher families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Racher's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Racher families in 1891.
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What did your Racher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Racher. 34% of Racher men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 82% of Racher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Racher were Bricklayer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Racher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Racher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racher 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Racher. 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 607 military records available for the last name Racher. For the veterans among your Racher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Racher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Racher in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racher 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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