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Reckdenwald Family History

Reckdenwald 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: Recktenwald, Rectenwald, Rodewald, Schoenwald, Rosenwald, Reinwald

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Where is the Reckdenwald family from?

You can see how Reckdenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckdenwald family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reckdenwald families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckdenwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reckdenwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Reckdenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckdenwald 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reckdenwald. 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 Reckdenwald. For the veterans among your Reckdenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckdenwald lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reckdenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reckdenwald in 1958 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckdenwald 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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