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Rechendorfer Family History

Rechendorfer 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: Kochendorfer, Emmendorfer, Reichelderfer, Kochenderfer, Heckendorf

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Where is the Rechendorfer family from?

You can see how Rechendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rechendorfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechendorfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rechendorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Rechendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechendorfer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rechendorfer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rechendorfer. For the veterans among your Rechendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechendorfer lifespan?

Average Rechendorfer life expectancy in 1974 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechendorfer 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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