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Rachard Family History

Rachard 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: Richard, Orchard, Packard, Bachar, Chard, Machart, Rachford, Zachar

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Where is the Rachard family from?

You can see how Rachard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rachard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Rachard family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachard's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rachard families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachard 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 Rachard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rachard. 22% of Rachard men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Rachard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Rachard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachard 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Rachard. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rachard. For the veterans among your Rachard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Rachard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rachard in 1968 was 59, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachard 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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