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Rechin Family History

Rechin 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: Rechtin, Rochin, Pechin, Chin, Reichlin, Rech, Recht, Rein, Recio

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Where is the Rechin family from?

You can see how Rechin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rechin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rechin families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rechin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechin 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 Rechin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rechin. 34% of Rechin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rechin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rechin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Rechin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rechin. 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 248 military records available for the last name Rechin. For the veterans among your Rechin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Rechin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rechin in 1965 was 60, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechin 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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