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Rachlin Family History

Rachlin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Rakhle a pet form of Biblical Rachel

+ the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Rachlin family from?

You can see how Rachlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rachlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Rachlin families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rachlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rachlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rachlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rachlin. 100% of Rachlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rachlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rachlin. 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 522 military records available for the last name Rachlin. For the veterans among your Rachlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rachlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rachlin in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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