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Recknagle Family History

Recknagle 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: Recknagel, Reagle, Eagle, Replogle, Beagle, Mcmonagle, Ringle, Nagle

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Where is the Recknagle family from?

You can see how Recknagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recknagle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Recknagle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Recknagle family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Recknagle's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Recknagle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recknagle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Recknagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Recknagle. 100% of Recknagle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Recknagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recknagle 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Recknagle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Recknagle. For the veterans among your Recknagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recknagle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Recknagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Recknagle in 1972 was 72, and 87 in 1999.

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