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Rachoff Family History

Rachoff 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: Aschoff, Karhoff, Radloff, Schoff, Rachow, Dayhoff, Wamhoff, Rockoff

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Where is the Rachoff family from?

You can see how Rachoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rachoff families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rachoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rachoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rachoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Rachoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachoff 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rachoff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rachoff. For the veterans among your Rachoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Rachoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rachoff in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 1999.

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