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Reckas Family History

Reckas 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: Recker, Reck, Rocks, Regas, Ricks, Reckard, Reckart, Reckers, Becks

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Where is the Reckas family from?

You can see how Reckas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reckas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reckas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckas 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 Reckas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reckas. 25% of Reckas men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Pastry Baker
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Reckas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Reckas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckas 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Reckas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Reckas. For the veterans among your Reckas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Reckas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reckas in 1968 was 62, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckas 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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