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Rechler Family History

Rechler 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: Bechler, Mechler, Rechner, Hechler, Recher, Lechler, Sechler, Becher

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Where is the Rechler family from?

You can see how Rechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rechler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rechler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rechler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rechler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Rechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechler 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rechler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rechler. For the veterans among your Rechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechler lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Rechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rechler in 1976 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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