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Recke Family History

Recke 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, Remke, Hecke, Ricke, Repke, Rocke, Mecke, Riecke, Ecke

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Where is the Recke family from?

You can see how Recke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Recke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Recke families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Recke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Recke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recke 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 Recke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Recke. 100% of Recke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Recke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recke 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Recke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Recke. For the veterans among your Recke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Recke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Recke in 1959 was 38, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Recke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recke 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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