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Reekin Family History

Reekin 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: Reekie, Heekin, Ruskin, Elkin, Belkin, Rhein, Reek, Raskin, Henkin

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Where is the Reekin family from?

You can see how Reekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reekin family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Reekin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reekin families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Reekin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Reekin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Reekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reekin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Reekin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Reekin. For the veterans among your Reekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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