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Rachaner Family History

Rachaner Surname 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: Lachner, Rechner, Richner, Rahner, Machamer, Schaner, Bachner

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Where is the Rachaner family from?

You can see how Rachaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachaner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rachaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rachaner family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachaner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rachaner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Rachaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachaner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rachaner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rachaner. For the veterans among your Rachaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachaner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Rachaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rachaner in 1973 was 72, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachaner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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