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Reckmann Family History

Reckmann 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: Heckmann, Eckmann, Beckmann, Rehmann, Beckman, Dickmann, Dieckmann

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Where is the Reckmann family from?

You can see how Reckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Reckmann families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reckmann's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Reckmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Reckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckmann 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Reckmann. 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 258 military records available for the last name Reckmann. For the veterans among your Reckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckmann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Reckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reckmann in 1972 was 87, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckmann 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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