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Reckefus Family History

Reckefus 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: Reckers, Recker, Ricklefs, Rackers, Beckius, Eckhaus, Eckes, Rockers

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Where is the Reckefus family from?

You can see how Reckefus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckefus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckefus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reckefus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckefus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reckefus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckefus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Reckefus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckefus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Reckefus. 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 92 military records available for the last name Reckefus. For the veterans among your Reckefus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckefus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Reckefus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reckefus in 1976 was 81, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckefus 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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