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Recasner Family History

Recasner Surname 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: Reasner, Reisner, Reasoner, Rechner, Rasner, Resner, Reaser, Reckner

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Where is the Recasner family from?

You can see how Recasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recasner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Recasner family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Recasner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Recasner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recasner 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

There are 43 census records available for the last name Recasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recasner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Recasner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Recasner. For the veterans among your Recasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recasner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Recasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Recasner in 1964 was 58, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recasner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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