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Rachl Family History

Rachl 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, Rach, Rahl, Rachal, Pachl, Rich, Bach, Rath, Sachs, Mach

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Where is the Rachl family from?

You can see how Rachl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rachl families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rachl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rachl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachl 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 Rachl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rachl. 25% of Rachl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

What Rachl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Rachl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachl 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Rachl. 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 381 military records available for the last name Rachl. For the veterans among your Rachl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Rachl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rachl in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachl 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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