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Recca Family History

Recca 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: Zecca, Racca, Rocca, Recla, Ricca, Mecca, Pecci, Reza, Zucca, Reach

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Where is the Recca family from?

You can see how Recca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Recca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Recca families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Recca's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Recca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recca 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 Recca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Recca. 28% of Recca men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Recca women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Recca were Helper and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Recca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Recca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recca 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Recca. 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 177 military records available for the last name Recca. For the veterans among your Recca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Recca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Recca in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Recca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recca 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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