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Racheff Family History

Racheff 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: Rachel, Scheff, Cheff, Achuff, Rachels, Bacher, Race, Tache, Richer

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Where is the Racheff family from?

You can see how Racheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racheff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Racheff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Racheff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Racheff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Racheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racheff 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Racheff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Racheff. For the veterans among your Racheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racheff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Racheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Racheff in 1962 was 62, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racheff 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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