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Rekant Family History

Rekant 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: Kant, Levant, Regan, Reckart, Retana, Radant, Rylant, Weyant, Ryant

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rekant ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Rekant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekant 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rekant. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Rekant. For the veterans among your Rekant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rekant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rekant in 1966 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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