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Recane Family History

Recane 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: Recine, Cane, Repine, Keane, Deane, Rene, Racine, Regan, Lehane

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Where is the Recane family from?

You can see how Recane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Recane families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Recane's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Recane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recane 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 52 census records available for the last name Recane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recane 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Recane. 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 64 military records available for the last name Recane. For the veterans among your Recane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Recane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Recane in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 1997.

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