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Racha Family History

Racha 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: Rach, Macha, Bacha, Sacha, Racca, Rocha, Pacha, Wacha, Vacha, Rachal

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Where is the Racha family from?

You can see how Racha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Racha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Racha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Racha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Racha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racha 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 Racha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Racha. 75% of Racha men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Racha women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Racha were Farmer and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Racha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Racha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racha 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Racha. 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 17 military records available for the last name Racha. For the veterans among your Racha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racha lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Racha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Racha in 1979 was 18, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racha 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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