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Recel Family History

Recel 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: Redel, Rebel, Regel, Revel, Reel, Rechel, Real, Peel, Reder, Race

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Where is the Recel family from?

You can see how Recel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Recel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Recel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 2 other states had the highest population of Recel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recel 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 52 census records available for the last name Recel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Recel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Recel. For the veterans among your Recel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recel lifespan?

Average Recel life expectancy in 2001 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recel 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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