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Rechek Family History

Rechek 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: Recher, Reczek, Rechel, Becher, Rachel, Richer, Roche, Recker, Richey

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Where is the Rechek family from?

You can see how Rechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rechek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rechek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rechek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rechek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Rechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rechek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rechek. For the veterans among your Rechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Rechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rechek in 1970 was 39, and 59 in 2001.

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