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Recal Family History

Recal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Real, Regal, Beal, Reza, Read, Neal, Seal, Redel, Reil, Rega

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Where is the Recal family from?

You can see how Recal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recal family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Recal family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Recal's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Recal families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Recal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recal 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Recal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Recal. For the veterans among your Recal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recal lifespan?

Average Recal life expectancy in 1964 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recal 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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