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Reca Family History

Reca 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: Reza, Rega, Rech, Reck, Repa, Reda, Reta, Roca, Recla, Reha

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Where is the Reca family from?

You can see how Reca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reca families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Reca families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Reca's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Reca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reca 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 Reca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reca. 47% of Reca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reca women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Tiff Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Tie Maker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Reca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Reca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reca 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Reca. 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 443 military records available for the last name Reca. For the veterans among your Reca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reca lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Reca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reca in 1968 was 57, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reca 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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