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Reckord Family History

Reckord 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: Record, Reckard, Recker, Beckford, Rexford, Rector, Rockford, Reckart

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Where is the Reckord family from?

You can see how Reckord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckord family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Reckord families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reckord's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Reckord families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckord 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 Reckord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reckord. 40% of Reckord men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Porter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Reckord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reckord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckord 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Reckord. 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 267 military records available for the last name Reckord. For the veterans among your Reckord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckord lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reckord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reckord in 1962 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reckord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reckord 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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