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Reckis Family History

Reckis 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: Reis, Regis, Recker, Remis, Reekie, Reck, Recio, Leckie, Rocks, Ricks

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Where is the Reckis family from?

You can see how Reckis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reckis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Reckis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Reckis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckis 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 Reckis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reckis. 50% of Reckis 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Reckis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Reckis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reckis. 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 53 military records available for the last name Reckis. For the veterans among your Reckis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Reckis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reckis in 1975 was 66, and 54 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckis 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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