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Rekers Family History

Rekers 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, Rakers, Reckers, Revere, Reder, Rivers, Roker, Remer, Recker

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Where is the Rekers family from?

You can see how Rekers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rekers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rekers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rekers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekers 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 Rekers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rekers. 25% of Rekers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rekers women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rekers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Rekers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekers 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Rekers. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rekers. For the veterans among your Rekers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rekers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rekers in 1957 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rekers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekers 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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