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Reckles Family History

Reckles 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: Reckley, Rickles, Beckles, Eckles, Eccles, Recker, Seckler, Heckler

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Where is the Reckles family from?

You can see how Reckles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reckles family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckles's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Reckles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Reckles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckles 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Reckles. 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 Reckles. For the veterans among your Reckles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Reckles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reckles in 1963 was 72, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckles 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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