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Recter Family History

Recter 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: Reuter, Recker, Reiter, Rester, Rector, Retter, Recher, Reeter

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Where is the Recter family from?

You can see how Recter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Recter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Recter family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Recter's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Recter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recter 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 Recter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Recter. 39% of Recter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Recter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Recter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recter 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Recter. 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 102 military records available for the last name Recter. For the veterans among your Recter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Recter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Recter in 1976 was 68, and 72 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Recter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recter 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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