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Reckart Family History

Reckart Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Reckhard(t) from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rag- ‘counsel’ + hard ‘strong brave’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reckart family from?

You can see how Reckart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reckart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Reckart family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckart's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Reckart families in 1861.
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What did your Reckart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reckart. 27% of Reckart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reckart women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reckart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckart 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Reckart. 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 211 military records available for the last name Reckart. For the veterans among your Reckart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reckart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reckart in 1959 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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