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Reacham Family History

Reacham 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: Meacham, Beacham, Reach, Ketcham, Rackham, Beecham, Rachal, Leatham

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Where is the Reacham family from?

You can see how Reacham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reacham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Reacham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Reacham family living in Durham. This was about 9% of all the recorded Reacham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reacham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Reacham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reacham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reacham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Reacham. For the veterans among your Reacham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reacham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reacham 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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