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Rectenwald Family History

Rectenwald Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Recktenwald.

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


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Where is the Rectenwald family from?

You can see how Rectenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rectenwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rectenwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Rectenwald families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rectenwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rectenwald families in 1880.
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What did your Rectenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rectenwald. 28% of Rectenwald men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Rectenwald women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rectenwald were Doctor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Doctor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Rectenwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rectenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rectenwald 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rectenwald. 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 350 military records available for the last name Rectenwald. For the veterans among your Rectenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rectenwald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rectenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rectenwald in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rectenwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rectenwald 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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