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Rectenwal Family History

Rectenwal 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: Rectenwald, Recktenwald, Greenway, Requena, Fecteau, Renteria, Reiten

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Where is the Rectenwal family from?

You can see how Rectenwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rectenwal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rectenwal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rectenwal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rectenwal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rectenwal 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 27 census records available for the last name Rectenwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rectenwal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rectenwal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rectenwal. For the veterans among your Rectenwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rectenwal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Rectenwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rectenwal in 1965 was 83, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rectenwal 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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