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Reckelhoff Family History

Reckelhoff 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: Eckhoff, Rieckhoff, Dickerhoff, Egelhoff, Kerkhoff, Westerhoff

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Where is the Reckelhoff family from?

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What did your Reckelhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reckelhoff. 50% of Reckelhoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reckelhoff women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Sander
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Reckelhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Reckelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckelhoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Reckelhoff. 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 31 military records available for the last name Reckelhoff. For the veterans among your Reckelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckelhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Reckelhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reckelhoff in 1965 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

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