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Reckel Family History

Reckel 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: Recker, Seckel, Rickel, Rockel, Heckel, Meckel, Beckel, Breckel

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Where is the Reckel family from?

You can see how Reckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Reckel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reckel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckel 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 Reckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reckel. 60% of Reckel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Reckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Reckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Reckel. 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 138 military records available for the last name Reckel. For the veterans among your Reckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reckel in 1964 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckel 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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