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Rechlitz Family History

Rechlitz 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: Schlitz, Reitz, Reichlin, Recht, Schlitt, Rychlik, Rechtin, Rochlin

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Where is the Rechlitz family from?

You can see how Rechlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rechlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rechlitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rechlitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rechlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rechlitz 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 33 census records available for the last name Rechlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rechlitz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rechlitz. 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 Rechlitz. For the veterans among your Rechlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rechlitz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1994, in the United States, Rechlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rechlitz in 1943 was 41, and 67 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rechlitz 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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