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Rachal Family History

Rachal Surname Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname is very rare in France; in the US it is found mainly in LA.

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


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Where is the Rachal family from?

You can see how Rachal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rachal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rachal family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rachal's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Rachal families in 1891.
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What did your Rachal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachal. 45% of Rachal men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Rachal women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rachal were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Farm Operator
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rachal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachal 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Rachal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rachal. For the veterans among your Rachal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachal lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rachal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rachal in 1951 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachal 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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