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Reckfelder Family History

Reckfelder 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: Rockefeller, Recker, Seckler, Blackwelder, Heckler, Reckley, Rehfeld

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Where is the Reckfelder family from?

You can see how Reckfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Reckfelder families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckfelder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reckfelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Reckfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckfelder 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reckfelder. 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 military records available for the last name Reckfelder. For the veterans among your Reckfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckfelder lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Reckfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reckfelder in 1980 was 83, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckfelder 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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