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Rachefsky Family History

Rachefsky 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: Chesky, Rachels, Rachel, Richey, Zaretsky, Rachford, Hachey

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Where is the Rachefsky family from?

You can see how Rachefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rachefsky family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rachefsky's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rachefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rachefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachefsky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rachefsky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rachefsky. For the veterans among your Rachefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachefsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Rachefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rachefsky in 1968 was 67, and 88 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachefsky 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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