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Rechert Family History

Rechert 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: Dechert, Recher, Reichert, Richert, Becher, Richer, Recker, Brecher

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Where is the Rechert family from?

You can see how Rechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rechert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rechert families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rechert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rechert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rechert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Sealer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rechert. 100% of Rechert men worked as a Farming and 50% of Rechert women worked as a Sealer.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sealer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Rechert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Rechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechert 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rechert. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rechert. For the veterans among your Rechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rechert in 1966 was 95, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rechert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechert 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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