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Reckell Family History

Reckell 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, Rockwell, Reddell, Seckel, Rickel, Rockel, Brickell, Heckel

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Where is the Reckell family from?

You can see how Reckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckell families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Reckell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reckell families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckell 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 71 census records available for the last name Reckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Reckell. 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 Reckell. For the veterans among your Reckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckell lifespan?

Average Reckell life expectancy in 1977 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckell 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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