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Rachau Family History

Rachau Name 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: Rachal, Bachar, Rachel, Lachat, Machak, Rach, Macha, Bacha, Zachar

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Where is the Rachau family from?

You can see how Rachau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rachau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rachau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rachau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rachau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rachau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Rachau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachau 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rachau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Rachau. For the veterans among your Rachau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rachau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rachau in 1965 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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