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Reckner Family History

Reckner Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Rechner.

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


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Where is the Reckner family from?

You can see how Reckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Reckner families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reckner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Reckner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reckner 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 Reckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reckner. 25% of Reckner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Reckner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reckner were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Reckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckner 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Reckner. 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 470 military records available for the last name Reckner. For the veterans among your Reckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reckner in 1955 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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