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Reco Family History

Reco 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: Rego, Raco, Rech, Reck, Recio, Greco, Reo, Remo, Recob, Reno

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Where is the Reco family from?

You can see how Reco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Reco families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reco families in 1880.
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What did your Reco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reco. 37% of Reco men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Reco women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reco were Miner and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Miner
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Reco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reco 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Reco. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reco. For the veterans among your Reco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reco in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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