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Raichlen Family History

Raichlen 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: Raichle, Richley, Reichlin, Raiche, Rachlin, Reichle, Graichen

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Where is the Raichlen family from?

You can see how Raichlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raichlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raichlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Raichlen families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Raichlen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Raichlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raichlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raichlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raichlen. 100% of Raichlen men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Raichlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Raichlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raichlen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Raichlen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Raichlen. For the veterans among your Raichlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raichlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Raichlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Raichlen in 1968 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raichlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raichlen 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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