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Rechenberger Family History

Rechenberger 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: Reichenberger, Rothenberger, Eichenberger, Echelberger, Reichenberg

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Where is the Rechenberger family from?

You can see how Rechenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rechenberger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rechenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rechenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rechenberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Rechenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechenberger 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rechenberger. 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 137 military records available for the last name Rechenberger. For the veterans among your Rechenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechenberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rechenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rechenberger in 1965 was 91, and 84 in 2003.

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