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Rechier Family History

Rechier 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: Rechner, Recher, Becher, Richter, Richer, Recker, Rehmer, Brecher

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Where is the Rechier family from?

You can see how Rechier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rechier families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechier's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rechier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechier 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 75 census records available for the last name Rechier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rechier. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rechier. For the veterans among your Rechier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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