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Rechel Family History

Rechel Surname Meaning

South German: probably a nickname for a fleet footed slender person from a diminutive of Middle High German rēch ‘deer’.

The diminutive form being more frequent in earlier time.

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


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Where is the Rechel family from?

You can see how Rechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rechel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rechel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rechel families in 1911.
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What did your Rechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rechel. 37% of Rechel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rechel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Rechel. 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 323 military records available for the last name Rechel. For the veterans among your Rechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rechel in 1947 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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