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Reckamp Family History

Reckamp 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: Trenkamp, Seekamp, Telkamp, Reckard, Reckart, Decamp, Ryskamp

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Where is the Reckamp family from?

You can see how Reckamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Reckamp families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckamp's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Reckamp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckamp 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 Reckamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reckamp. 50% of Reckamp men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

What Reckamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Reckamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckamp 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Reckamp. 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 94 military records available for the last name Reckamp. For the veterans among your Reckamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckamp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reckamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reckamp in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckamp 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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