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Rachels Family History

Rachels Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or perhaps German Rachel with the addition of excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rachels family from?

You can see how Rachels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rachels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rachels families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachels's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rachels families in 1891.
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What did your Rachels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachels. 37% of Rachels men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rachels women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rachels were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Rachels. 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 924 military records available for the last name Rachels. For the veterans among your Rachels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rachels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rachels in 1944 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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