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Recchia Family History

Recchia Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from recchia the Salento dialect form of orrechia ‘ear’; see Orecchio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Recchia family from?

You can see how Recchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recchia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Recchia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Recchia families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Recchia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Recchia families in 1911.
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What did your Recchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Recchia. 100% of Recchia men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Recchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recchia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Recchia. 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 596 military records available for the last name Recchia. For the veterans among your Recchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recchia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Recchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Recchia in 1952 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recchia 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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