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Rachwal Family History

Rachwal Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Rachwal a variant of Rafal (see Raphael).

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


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Where is the Rachwal family from?

You can see how Rachwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rachwal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rachwal families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rachwal's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rachwal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rachwal 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 Rachwal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rachwal. 40% of Rachwal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rachwal women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rachwal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Rachwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rachwal 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Rachwal. 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 197 military records available for the last name Rachwal. For the veterans among your Rachwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rachwal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rachwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rachwal in 1960 was 36, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rachwal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rachwal 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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