Recknes Family History

Recknes 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: Reckner, Recker, Reckley, Rickles, Rechner, Breckner, Reckers, Beckles, Beckner, Eckes

20	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
9	Census and Voter Lists
11	Member Trees

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Where is the Recknes family from?

You can see how Recknes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recknes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Recknes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Recknes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Recknes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recknes 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 Recknes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9 census records available for the last name Recknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recknes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Recknes. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Recknes. For the veterans among your Recknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recknes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Recknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Recknes in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 1978.

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Recknes Surname Meaning

Where is the Recknes family from?

What Recknes family records will you find?

What is the average Recknes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Recknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Recknes in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 1978.

Recknes Family History

Recknes Surname Meaning

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Recknes Surname Meaning

50 record(s) for Recknes

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Where is the Recknes family from?

What Recknes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Recknes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Recknes family tree

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