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Recktenwald Family History

Recktenwald Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Recktenwald near Saarbrücken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Recktenwald family from?

You can see how Recktenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recktenwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Recktenwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Recktenwald families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Recktenwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Recktenwald families in 1880.
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What did your Recktenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Recktenwald. 21% of Recktenwald men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Recktenwald women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Recktenwald were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    31%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Recktenwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Recktenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recktenwald 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Recktenwald. 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 539 military records available for the last name Recktenwald. For the veterans among your Recktenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recktenwald lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Recktenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Recktenwald in 1940 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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