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Reckahn Family History

Reckahn 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: Reckard, Reckart, Rendahl, Recker, Rehmann, Beckman, Kahn, Rech

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Reckahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckahn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Reckahn. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Reckahn. For the veterans among your Reckahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckahn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Reckahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reckahn in 1969 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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