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Rekdal Family History

Rekdal 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: Real, Redel, Rendahl, Regal, Reidel, Reda, Rendel, Renda, Readel

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Where is the Rekdal family from?

You can see how Rekdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rekdal family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekdal's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Rekdal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Rekdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekdal 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Rekdal. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rekdal. For the veterans among your Rekdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekdal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Rekdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rekdal in 1958 was 54, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekdal 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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