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Reeker Family History

Reeker 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, Reker, Beeker, Rieker, Reeder, Meeker, Renker, Reever, Reeter

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Where is the Reeker family from?

You can see how Reeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reeker families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reeker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reeker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeker 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 Reeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeker. 46% of Reeker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reeker women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Factory
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Reeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeker 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Reeker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Reeker. For the veterans among your Reeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reeker in 1958 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeker 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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