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Recktor Family History

Recktor 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: Rector, Hector, Recker, Ector, Recor, Reckner, Docktor, Richter

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Where is the Recktor family from?

You can see how Recktor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recktor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Recktor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Recktor families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Recktor's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Recktor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recktor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Recktor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recktor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Recktor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Recktor. For the veterans among your Recktor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recktor lifespan?

Average Recktor life expectancy in 1972 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recktor 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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