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Raquel Family History

Raquel Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Philippines) and Portuguese: from the female personal name Raquel a Biblical name of Hebrew origin (see Rachel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raquel family from?

You can see how Raquel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raquel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raquel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Raquel families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raquel's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Raquel families in 1891.
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What did your Raquel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Raquel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raquel 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Raquel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Raquel. For the veterans among your Raquel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raquel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raquel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raquel in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raquel 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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