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Rekart Family History

Rekart 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: Reckart, Ewart, Peart, Dewart, Reker, Lenart, Ehart, Reckard, Dukart

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Where is the Rekart family from?

You can see how Rekart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rekart family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekart's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rekart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekart 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 Rekart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rekart. 50% of Rekart men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%

What Rekart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Rekart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekart 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rekart. 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 154 military records available for the last name Rekart. For the veterans among your Rekart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rekart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rekart in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rekart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekart 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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