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Reckers Family History

Reckers Name Meaning

North German East Frisian and Dutch: either a patronymic from Recker or a Rhenish variant of the same name with excrescent -s. This surname is very rare in East Frisia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Recker, Rickers, Rickert, Remmers, Decker, Reker, Beckers, Rockers

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Where is the Reckers family from?

You can see how Reckers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reckers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Reckers families living in Denbighshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Reckers's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Reckers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reckers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reckers. 34% of Reckers men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Reckers women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reckers were Manager and Packer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reckers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckers 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Reckers. 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 331 military records available for the last name Reckers. For the veterans among your Reckers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reckers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Reckers in 1956 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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