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Rekar Family History

Rekar 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: Reker, Rebar, Pekar, Rear, Bear, Real, Reza, Dear, Read, Reder

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Where is the Rekar family from?

You can see how Rekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rekar family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rekar's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Rekar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekar 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 Rekar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rekar. 100% of Rekar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rekar women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rekar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Rekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekar 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rekar. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rekar. For the veterans among your Rekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rekar in 1963 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rekar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekar 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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