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Rekland Family History

Rekland 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: Reuland, Reiland, Rowland, Newland, Ryland, Berland, Ireland, Eland

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Where is the Rekland family from?

You can see how Rekland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekland family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Rekland family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rekland's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Rekland families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rekland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rekland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rekland. For the veterans among your Rekland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekland lifespan?

Average Rekland life expectancy in 1979 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekland 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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