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Rachford Family History

Rachford Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Rochford. variant of Rackford a habitational name from Rackenford in Devon recorded in Domesday Book as Racheneforda.

Mills interprets this name as ‘ford suitable for riding by a stretch of river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rachford family from?

You can see how Rachford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rachford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Rachford families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rachford's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rachford families in 1911.
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What did your Rachford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachford. 33% of Rachford men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rachford women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rachford were Salesman and Office Work.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Office Work
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rachford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachford 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Rachford. 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 514 military records available for the last name Rachford. For the veterans among your Rachford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachford lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rachford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rachford in 1945 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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