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Recksiek Family History

Recksiek 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: Recker, Reekie, Reckley, Leckie, Rosiek, Hecksel, Reckling, Rensink

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Where is the Recksiek family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Recksiek. 100% of Recksiek men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Recksiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Recksiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recksiek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Recksiek. 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 56 military records available for the last name Recksiek. For the veterans among your Recksiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recksiek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Recksiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Recksiek in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Recksiek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recksiek 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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