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Rachetts Family History

Rachetts 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: Racette, Ricketts, Rachels, Rochette, Hackett, Rachel, Margetts

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Where is the Rachetts family from?

You can see how Rachetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachetts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rachetts family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rachetts's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rachetts families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rachetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachetts 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rachetts. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rachetts. For the veterans among your Rachetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachetts lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Rachetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rachetts in 1978 was 66, and 61 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachetts 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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