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Rachar Family History

Rachar 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: Bachar, Zachar, Sachar, Rachal, Bacher, Rachel, Richer, Rather

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Where is the Rachar family from?

You can see how Rachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rachar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Rachar families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rachar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rachar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachar 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 Rachar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rachar. 34% of Rachar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Rachar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Rachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachar 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rachar. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rachar. For the veterans among your Rachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rachar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rachar in 1968 was 64, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachar 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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