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Recob Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Rekopp a variant of Rehkopf .

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


Similar surnames: Recor, Reder, Resor, Raco, Robl, Reath, Hecox, Heyob, Record, Reno

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Where is the Recob family from?

You can see how Recob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recob family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Recob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Recob families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Recob's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Recob families in 1891.
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What did your Recob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Recob. 44% of Recob men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    44%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Recob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recob 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Recob. 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 419 military records available for the last name Recob. For the veterans among your Recob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recob lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Recob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Recob in 1955 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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