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Recky Family History

Recky 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: Reck, Lecky, Beck, Heck, Rey, Rock, Peck, Eck, Remy, Reddy

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Where is the Recky family from?

You can see how Recky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Recky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Recky family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Recky's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Recky families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recky 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 98 census records available for the last name Recky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Recky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Recky. For the veterans among your Recky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Recky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Recky in 1963 was 66, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recky 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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