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Recz Family History

Recz 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: Rech, Reck, Retz, Racz, Renz, Beck, Reis, Lenz, Rich, Heck

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Where is the Recz family from?

You can see how Recz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Recz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Recz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Recz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recz 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 Recz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hair Sang was the top reported job for people in the USA named Recz. 100% of Recz men worked as a Hair Sang.

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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

  • Hair Sang
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Recz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Recz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Recz. For the veterans among your Recz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Recz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Recz in 1970 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recz 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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