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Rachke Family History

Rachke 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: Rathke, Raschke, Rake, Race, Rachel, Tache, Roche, Backe, Rach, Bache

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Where is the Rachke family from?

You can see how Rachke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rachke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rachke family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rachke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rachke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachke. 100% of Rachke men worked as a Polisher and 67% of Rachke women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%

What Rachke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Rachke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rachke. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rachke. For the veterans among your Rachke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Rachke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rachke in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachke 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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