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Reckeweg Family History

Reckeweg 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: Recker, Reckley, Bredeweg, Reckling, Reckers, Mckewen, Reckner

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Where is the Reckeweg family from?

You can see how Reckeweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckeweg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reckeweg families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Reckeweg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reckeweg families in 1880.
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What did your Reckeweg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Reckeweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckeweg 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Reckeweg. 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 54 military records available for the last name Reckeweg. For the veterans among your Reckeweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckeweg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Reckeweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reckeweg in 1969 was 92, and 86 in 2004.

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