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Rechard Family History

Rechard 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: Richard, Reckard, Bechard, Reichard, Rehard, Echard, Orchard, Reynard

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Where is the Rechard family from?

You can see how Rechard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rechard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rechard family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rechard families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechard 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 Rechard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rechard. 55% of Rechard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rechard women worked as a 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
    55%
  • Manager
    28%
  • Blacksmith
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Rechard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Rechard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechard 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rechard. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rechard. For the veterans among your Rechard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechard lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Rechard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rechard in 1980 was 84, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rechard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechard 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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