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Recla Name Meaning

Italian: nickname from recla a dialect term of Val di Non (Non Valley) meaning ‘ear’; see Orecchio . In Italy the name occurs chiefly in Trentino-Alto Adige near the border with Austria.

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


Similar surnames: Rella, Rega, Rocca, Reza, Reina, Rolla, Reda, Bella, Ricca, Mecca

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Where is the Recla family from?

You can see how Recla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Recla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Recla families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Recla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Recla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Recla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Recla. 34% of Recla men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
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What Recla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Recla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recla 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Recla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 364 military records available for the last name Recla. For the veterans among your Recla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Recla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Recla in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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