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Reckford Family History

Reckford 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: Beckford, Rockford, Eckford, Record, Rochford, Crockford, Reliford

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Where is the Reckford family from?

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

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reckford. 100% of Reckford men worked as an Executive.

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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

  • Executive
    100%

What Reckford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Reckford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckford 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Reckford. 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 31 military records available for the last name Reckford. For the veterans among your Reckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Reckford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reckford in 1966 was 93, and 85 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckford 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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