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Rachat Family History

Rachat 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: Lachat, Rachal, Rochat, Achatz, Bachar, Rachel, Farhat, Bracht

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Where is the Rachat family from?

You can see how Rachat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Rachat families living in Indiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rachat's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rachat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rachat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachat 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Rachat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rachat. For the veterans among your Rachat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachat 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachat

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