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Rachel Family History & Genealogy

935 biographies and photos with the Rachel last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Rachel family members.

Rachel Last Name History & Origin

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History

Rachel is a German/Jewish surname listed as significant,having exclusive status.It is an uncommon surname. It was pronounced 'Rachlel' (Roc-kell) in Yiddish.

Name Origin

My maternal grandmother (Alice Fish) married George Rachel in 1906 in Germany. Her mother was French/Jewish.

Spellings & Pronunciations

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Nationality & Ethnicity

My mother's family were German Bohemian Jews who came to America and settled in
Minnesota to farm. They may have farmed in the Iron Range area.

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Early Rachels

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Johnnie Rachel of Lagrange, Troup County, GA was born on April 2, 1870, and died at age 97 years old on October 15, 1967.
Cyrus K Rachel of Channelview, Harris County, TX was born on August 12, 1872, and died at age 93 years old on June 15, 1966.
Francois Rachel of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on July 12, 1874, and died at age 92 years old on July 15, 1966.
Alice Rachel of Elysian, Le Sueur County, Minnesota was born on February 10, 1879, and died at age 99 years old in July 1978.
Anna Rachel of Elizabeth, Union County, NJ was born on August 23, 1881, and died at age 85 years old in April 1967.
Jack Rachel of Montgomery, Grant County, LA was born on June 9, 1882, and died at age 84 years old on May 15, 1967.
John Rachel of Rockmart, Polk County, Georgia was born on June 25, 1883, and died at age 85 years old in August 1968.
Albert Rachel of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 12, 1883, and died at age 87 years old in July 1971.
Meranda Rachel of Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma was born on September 9, 1884, and died at age 83 years old in August 1968.
Bettie Rachel of Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas was born on September 19, 1885, and died at age 86 years old in June 1972.
Bessie Rachel of Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas was born on December 7, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in January 1977.
John Rachel of North Carolina was born on January 7, 1886, and died at age 77 years old in December 1963.

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Updated Rachel Biographies

John David Rachel was born on October 24, 1937 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John David Rachel.
Stella Hannah Rachel was born on July 13, 1937 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stella Hannah Rachel.
Joseph Matthew Rachel was born on April 3, 1963 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States to John David Rachel and Stella Hannah Rachel. Joseph Rachel married Heidi Ann Rachel in 1984 in Canton, Stark County, and has children Lindsey Ann Rachel, Joshua Matthew Rachel, and Lauren Ann Rachel. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Matthew Rachel.
Lauren Ann Rachel was born on December 7, 1990 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lauren Ann Rachel.
Heidi Ann (Hostetler) Rachel was born on September 30, 1963 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States to Maynard Douglas Hostetler and Rita May Hostetler, and has siblings Amy Jean Bossler, Connie Sue Tissot, Holly Marie Freidly, Curt Joseph Hostetler, Anna Jane Pratt, Daniel Kip Hostetler, and Heather Lynn Dull. Heidi Rachel married Joseph Matthew Rachel in 1984 in Canton, Stark County, and has children Lindsey Ann Rachel, Joshua Matthew Rachel, and Lauren Ann Rachel. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Heidi Ann Rachel.
Joshua Matthew Rachel was born on December 22, 1988 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joshua Matthew Rachel.
Lindsey Ann Rachel was born on March 3, 1986 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lindsey Ann Rachel.
Leroy Sr Rachel of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL was born on March 13, 1927, and died at age 71 years old on October 16, 1998.
Joseph T Rachel of Dade City, Pasco County, FL was born on June 6, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on November 4, 2004.
Joseph P Rachel of Hartsdale, Westchester County, NY was born on January 24, 1914, and died at age 70 years old in April 1984.
Joseph L Rachel of Iota, Acadia County, LA was born on January 13, 1922, and died at age 74 years old on September 8, 1996.
Jacob F Rachel of Georgia was born on August 26, 1906, and died at age 60 years old in September 1966.
Evert Wayne Rachel of Groveland, Lake County, Florida was born on January 1, 1924, and died at age 85 years old on October 7, 2009.
Frank Rachel of Yonkers, Westchester County, NY was born on November 26, 1909, and died at age 66 years old in September 1976.
William C Rachel of Ethel, Attala County, Mississippi was born on July 14, 1918, and died at age 66 years old in October 1984.
Thomas E Rachel of Azle, Tarrant County, TX was born on July 17, 1916, and died at age 78 years old on August 15, 1994.
Thomas Jr Rachel of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on January 8, 1925, and died at age 66 years old on June 22, 1991.
Edward S Rachel of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on May 6, 1928, and died at age 74 years old on December 4, 2002.
James R Rachel of Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN was born on April 3, 1919, and died at age 47 years old on January 1, 1967.
Roeliff M Rachel of Mansfield, Richland County, OH was born on November 7, 1914, and died at age 89 years old on July 7, 2004.

Popular Rachel Biographies

Leo Rachel of Slidell, Saint Tammany County, LA was born on January 17, 1905, and died at age 96 years old on November 7, 2001.
Lindsey Ann Rachel was born on March 3, 1986 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lindsey Ann Rachel.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matilda Rachel.
John David Rachel was born on October 24, 1937 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John David Rachel.
Heidi Ann (Hostetler) Rachel was born on September 30, 1963 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States to Maynard Douglas Hostetler and Rita May Hostetler, and has siblings Amy Jean Bossler, Connie Sue Tissot, Holly Marie Freidly, Curt Joseph Hostetler, Anna Jane Pratt, Daniel Kip Hostetler, and Heather Lynn Dull. Heidi Rachel married Joseph Matthew Rachel in 1984 in Canton, Stark County, and has children Lindsey Ann Rachel, Joshua Matthew Rachel, and Lauren Ann Rachel. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Heidi Ann Rachel.
Joshua Matthew Rachel was born on December 22, 1988 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joshua Matthew Rachel.
Winnie Faye Rachel of Redwater, Bowie County, Texas was born on September 9, 1912, and died at age 94 years old on December 23, 2006.
Stella Hannah Rachel was born on July 13, 1937 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stella Hannah Rachel.
Lauren Ann Rachel was born on December 7, 1990 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lauren Ann Rachel.
Joseph Matthew Rachel was born on April 3, 1963 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio United States to John David Rachel and Stella Hannah Rachel. Joseph Rachel married Heidi Ann Rachel in 1984 in Canton, Stark County, and has children Lindsey Ann Rachel, Joshua Matthew Rachel, and Lauren Ann Rachel. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Matthew Rachel.
Irvin Rachel was born on May 14 at Sparta, GA, and died in 1979 at Cincinnati,OH. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irvin Rachel .
Ollie Rachel of Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma was born on October 16, 1886, and died at age 98 years old in June 1985.
Mattie Cora Rachel of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on January 18, 1914, and died at age 94 years old on November 18, 2008.
Fannie M Rachel of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on December 12, 1917, and died at age 73 years old on September 23, 1991.
Wanda M Rachel of Mansfield, Richland County, OH was born on June 10, 1936, and died at age 62 years old on December 2, 1998.
Everett Rachel of Florida was born on July 16, 1906, and died at age 72 years old in December 1978.
Horace E Rachel was born on February 24, 1956, and died at age 50 years old on April 22, 2006.
Aletha Rachel of Bronx, Bronx County, New York was born on August 18, 1922, and died at age 60 years old in March 1983.
Patrick J Rachel of Lacoochee, Pasco County, FL was born on February 13, 1929, and died at age 59 years old on August 15, 1988.
Mamie Rachel of Leesburg, Lake County, FL was born on April 13, 1930, and died at age 65 years old on November 2, 1995.

Rachel Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Rachel family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 578 people with the last name Rachel that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

71.0 years

Oldest Rachels

These are the longest-lived members of the Rachel family on AncientFaces.

Grace Ophelia Rachel of Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas was born on November 3, 1904, and died at age 102 years old on May 20, 2007.
102 years
Martha F Rachel of Mansfield, Richland County, OH was born on May 3, 1904, and died at age 100 years old on April 16, 2005.
100 years
Luther Rachel of Rockmart, Polk County, GA was born on September 4, 1896, and died at age 100 years old on September 15, 1996.
100 years
Annie M Rachel of Decatur, Dekalb County, GA was born on April 15, 1897, and died at age 99 years old on March 15, 1997.
99 years
Alice Rachel of Elysian, Le Sueur County, Minnesota was born on February 10, 1879, and died at age 99 years old in July 1978.
99 years
Ollie Rachel of Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma was born on October 16, 1886, and died at age 98 years old in June 1985.
98 years
Ella Rachel of Amory, Monroe County, MS was born on April 2, 1897, and died at age 98 years old on January 27, 1996.
98 years
Ethel M Rachel of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on August 3, 1903, and died at age 97 years old on July 19, 2001.
97 years
Vernie Rachel of Many, Sabine County, LA was born on April 20, 1902, and died at age 97 years old on July 31, 1999.
97 years
Amanda Rachel of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on January 9, 1904, and died at age 97 years old on July 21, 2001.
97 years
Johnnie Rachel of Lagrange, Troup County, GA was born on April 2, 1870, and died at age 97 years old on October 15, 1967.
97 years
Leo Rachel of Slidell, Saint Tammany County, LA was born on January 17, 1905, and died at age 96 years old on November 7, 2001.
96 years
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