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Reckelberg Family History

Reckelberg 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: Steckelberg, Eichelberg, Reichenberg, Heidelberg, Engelberg

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Where is the Reckelberg family from?

You can see how Reckelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckelberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reckelberg family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reckelberg's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Reckelberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckelberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Reckelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Reckelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckelberg 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Reckelberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Reckelberg. For the veterans among your Reckelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckelberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Reckelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reckelberg in 1965 was 58, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckelberg 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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