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Reckmeyer Family History

Reckmeyer 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: Beckmeyer, Dickmeyer, Brockmeyer, Eickmeyer, Beckemeyer, Reitmeyer

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Where is the Reckmeyer family from?

You can see how Reckmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Reckmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Reckmeyer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Reckmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Reckmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckmeyer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Reckmeyer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Reckmeyer. For the veterans among your Reckmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reckmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reckmeyer in 1966 was 81, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckmeyer 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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