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Racheleau Family History

Racheleau 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: Rocheleau, Rachel, Rachels, Kachel, Rambeau, Richley, Ramella

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Where is the Racheleau family from?

You can see how Racheleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racheleau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Racheleau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Racheleau's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Racheleau families in 1880.
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What did your Racheleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Racheleau. 50% of Racheleau men worked as a Commis and 100% of Racheleau women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Racheleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Racheleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racheleau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Racheleau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Racheleau. For the veterans among your Racheleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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