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Rachler Family History

Rachler 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: Bachler, Richter, Achter, Bacher, Rachel, Fackler, Richer, Kuchler

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Where is the Rachler family from?

You can see how Rachler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rachler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rachler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rachler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rachler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rachler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rachler. 100% of Rachler men worked as a Machinist. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Rachler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachler 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Rachler. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rachler. For the veterans among your Rachler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rachler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rachler in 1971 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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