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Rachek Family History

Rachek 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, Mrachek, Racek, Bacher, Race, Tache, Richer, Kachel, Vacek

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Where is the Rachek family from?

You can see how Rachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rachek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rachek family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rachek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Rachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rachek. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rachek. For the veterans among your Rachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rachek in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachek 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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