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Reckert Family History

Reckert 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, Beckert, Rickert, Heckert, Rueckert, Reckart, Reckers, Eckert

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Where is the Reckert family from?

You can see how Reckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reckert families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Reckert's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Reckert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckert 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 Reckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reckert. 21% of Reckert men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Reckert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reckert were Cutter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Cutter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Reckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckert 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Reckert. 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 304 military records available for the last name Reckert. For the veterans among your Reckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reckert in 1965 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckert 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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