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Reckley Family History

Reckley Name Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentifed place. Possibly an Americanized form of South German Rechle: variant of Recher The surname Rechle is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Beckley, Rackley, Heckler, Seckler, Hackley, Richley, Recker, Buckley

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Where is the Reckley family from?

You can see how Reckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Reckley families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Reckley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reckley families in 1891.
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What did your Reckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reckley. 100% of Reckley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Reckley. 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 200 military records available for the last name Reckley. For the veterans among your Reckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reckley in 1963 was 69, and 49 in 2004.

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