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Recks Family History

Recks Surname Meaning

see Rix.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Recks family from?

You can see how Recks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Recks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Recks families living in Norfolk. This was about 36% of all the recorded Recks's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Recks families in 1891.
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What did your Recks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Recks. 48% of Recks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Recks women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Recks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Recks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recks 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Recks. 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 59 military records available for the last name Recks. For the veterans among your Recks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Recks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Recks in 1966 was 65, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recks 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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