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Recollet Family History

Recollet 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: Collet, Mollet, Reckley, Mccolley, Decelle, Roller, Rebollar

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Where is the Recollet family from?

You can see how Recollet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recollet family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Recollet families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Recollet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Recollet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recollet 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 Recollet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Recollet. 54% of Recollet men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Recollet women worked as a Servant.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Recollet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Recollet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recollet 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Recollet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Recollet. For the veterans among your Recollet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recollet lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Recollet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Recollet in 1980 was 36, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Recollet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recollet 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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