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Reckman Family History

Reckman 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: Beckman, Dreckman, Rickman, Rockman, Heckman, Ruckman, Peckman

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Where is the Reckman family from?

You can see how Reckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Reckman families living in Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Reckman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Reckman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckman 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 Reckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reckman. 100% of Reckman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckman 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Reckman. 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 145 military records available for the last name Reckman. For the veterans among your Reckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reckman in 1953 was 50, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckman 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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