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Rachor Family History

Rachor 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: Rachow, Achor, Macho, Bachar, Factor, Bacher, Rachel, Kaczor, Richer

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Where is the Rachor family from?

You can see how Rachor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rachor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rachor families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rachor's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rachor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachor 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 Rachor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachor. 40% of Rachor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rachor women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Contractor
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Rachor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rachor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachor 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Rachor. 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 384 military records available for the last name Rachor. For the veterans among your Rachor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rachor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rachor in 1962 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachor 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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