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Rachin Family History

Rachin 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: Machin, Rachlin, Rochin, Chin, Rachel, Rashid, Machi, Rach, Rahim

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Where is the Rachin family from?

You can see how Rachin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rachin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Rachin family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachin's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Rachin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachin 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 172 census records available for the last name Rachin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rachin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rachin. For the veterans among your Rachin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachin lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Rachin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rachin in 1994 was 81, and 64 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachin 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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