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Recknall Family History

Recknall 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: Recknagel, Becknell, Bucknell, Rockwell, Bicknell, Blacknall

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Where is the Recknall family from?

You can see how Recknall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recknall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Recknall families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Recknall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Recknall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recknall 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 Recknall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Recknall. 100% of Recknall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Recknall women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Recknall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Recknall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recknall 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 Recknall. 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 27 military records available for the last name Recknall. For the veterans among your Recknall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recknall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Recknall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Recknall in 1965 was 88, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recknall 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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