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Reckinger Family History

Reckinger 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: Seckinger, Reisinger, Reidinger, Reininger, Remlinger, Redinger

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Where is the Reckinger family from?

You can see how Reckinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Reckinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reckinger families in 1891.
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What did your Reckinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reckinger. 38% of Reckinger men worked as a Farming and 100% of Reckinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reckinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Reckinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckinger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Reckinger. 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 131 military records available for the last name Reckinger. For the veterans among your Reckinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckinger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Reckinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reckinger in 1954 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckinger 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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