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Recktewald Family History

Recktewald 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: Recktenwald, Rectenwald, Beckstead, Seewald, Rodewald, Hegewald

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Where is the Recktewald family from?

You can see how Recktewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recktewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Recktewald family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Recktewald's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Recktewald families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Recktewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recktewald 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Recktewald. 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 3 military records available for the last name Recktewald. For the veterans among your Recktewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recktewald lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Recktewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Recktewald in 1995 was 88, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recktewald 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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