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Rechnitzer Family History

Rechnitzer 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: Schnitzer, Schwitzer, Rechner, Schmitzer, Schnitzler, Schnitker

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Where is the Rechnitzer family from?

You can see how Rechnitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechnitzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rechnitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rechnitzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechnitzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rechnitzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechnitzer 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 Rechnitzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rechnitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Rechnitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechnitzer 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Rechnitzer. 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 123 military records available for the last name Rechnitzer. For the veterans among your Rechnitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechnitzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rechnitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rechnitzer in 1965 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rechnitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechnitzer 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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