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Recer Family History

Recer Name 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: Reder, Remer, Recker, Reker, Reger, Reber, Reher, Recher, Reier

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Where is the Recer family from?

You can see how Recer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Recer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Recer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Recer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Recer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recer 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 Recer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Recer. 37% of Recer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Recer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Recer were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Recer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Recer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Recer. For the veterans among your Recer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Recer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Recer in 1960 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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