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Reecher Family History

Reecher 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: Reicher, Beecher, Recher, Rencher, Reecer, Reeher, Becher, Letcher

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Where is the Reecher family from?

You can see how Reecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Reecher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Reecher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reecher 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 Reecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reecher. 60% of Reecher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reecher women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Reecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reecher 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Reecher. 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 70 military records available for the last name Reecher. For the veterans among your Reecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reecher lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reecher in 1949 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reecher 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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