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Rachow Family History

Rachow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Rachow family from?

You can see how Rachow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rachow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Rachow families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rachow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rachow families in 1911.
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What did your Rachow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachow. 38% of Rachow men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Rachow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rachow were Compositor and Beautician.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Compositor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Beautician
    25%

What Rachow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rachow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachow 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Rachow. 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 481 military records available for the last name Rachow. For the veterans among your Rachow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rachow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rachow in 1956 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachow 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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