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Racher Family History

Racher Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bacher, Rachel, Richer, Rather, Kacher, Macher, Rascher, Recher

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Where is the Racher family from?

You can see how Racher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 48 Racher families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Racher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Racher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Racher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Racher. 66% of Racher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Racher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racher 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Racher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 607 military records available for the last name Racher. For the veterans among your Racher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Racher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Racher in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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