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Recort Family History

Recort 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: Record, Recor, Recore, Pecore, Cort, Recht, Rector, Befort, Pecora

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Where is the Recort family from?

You can see how Recort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recort family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Recort families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 89% of all the recorded Recort's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Recort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recort 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 23 census records available for the last name Recort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recort 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Recort. 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 6 military records available for the last name Recort. For the veterans among your Recort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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