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Rechy Family History

Rechy 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: Rech, Recht, Rich, Rey, Pech, Roch, Hecht, Rehm, Mech, Cech

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Where is the Rechy family from?

You can see how Rechy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rechy families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rechy family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rechy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Rechy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechy 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rechy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rechy. For the veterans among your Rechy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rechy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rechy in 1970 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechy 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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