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Recken Family History

Recken 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, Ricken, Becken, Riecken, Renken, Bracken, Ecker, Decker

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Where is the Recken family from?

You can see how Recken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Recken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Recken families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Recken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Recken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recken 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 Recken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Recken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Recken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recken 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Recken. 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 309 military records available for the last name Recken. For the veterans among your Recken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Recken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Recken in 1967 was 85, and 72 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Recken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recken 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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