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Reckleff Family History

Reckleff 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: Reckley, Ricklefs, Rackliff, Recker, Seckler, Heckler, Beckley

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Where is the Reckleff family from?

You can see how Reckleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckleff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reckleff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Reckleff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckleff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reckleff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Reckleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckleff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reckleff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reckleff. For the veterans among your Reckleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckleff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Reckleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reckleff in 1979 was 83, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckleff 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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