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Rechey Family History

Rechey 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: Richey, Recher, Rechel, Becher, Rachel, Richer, Roche, Recker

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Where is the Rechey family from?

You can see how Rechey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rechey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rechey family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rechey's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rechey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechey 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 73 census records available for the last name Rechey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rechey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rechey. For the veterans among your Rechey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechey 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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