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Rachton Family History

Rachton 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: Ashton, Rampton, Rathfon, Rushton, Acton, Rechtin, Machon, Rachlin

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Where is the Rachton family from?

You can see how Rachton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachton family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rachton family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rachton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rachton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rachton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Book Binder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rachton. 100% of Rachton women worked as a Book Binder.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book Binder
    100%

What Rachton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Rachton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachton 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rachton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rachton. For the veterans among your Rachton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Rachton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rachton in 1980 was 70, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachton 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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