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Rector Name Meaning

German and Dutch: status name for the director of an institution, in particular the head of a religious house or a college. Americanized form of German Richter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hector, Recker, Pectol, Nestor, Doctor, Textor, Teetor, Renter

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Rector Family Origin

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Rector Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    46%

  • Laborer

    12%

  • At School

    8%

  • Servant

    8%

In 1881, Farmer, Laborer and At School were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rector. The most common Rector occupation in Canada was Farmer. 46% of Rector's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Rector family was Servant.

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Rector Historical Records

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Rector Life Expectancy

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