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Rechten Family History

Rechten 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, Richter, Recht, Fechter, Reiten, Rechner, Brechtel, Recher

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Where is the Rechten family from?

You can see how Rechten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rechten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rechten families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rechten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rechten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechten 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 Rechten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rechten. 60% of Rechten men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Rechten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Rechten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechten 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Rechten. 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 107 military records available for the last name Rechten. For the veterans among your Rechten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rechten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rechten in 1966 was 69, and 102 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rechten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechten 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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