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Raychard Family History

Raychard 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: Richard, Reichard, Orchard, Packard, Reynard, Bachar, Chard, Bayard

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Where is the Raychard family from?

You can see how Raychard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raychard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Raychard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Raychard family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raychard's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Raychard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raychard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raychard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Raychard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raychard 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Raychard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Raychard. For the veterans among your Raychard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raychard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Raychard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raychard in 1977 was 79, and 79 in 1997.

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