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Reklis Family History

Reklis 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: Reis, Melis, Regis, Mellis, Remis, Dellis, Ellis, Rallis, Bellis

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Where is the Reklis family from?

You can see how Reklis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reklis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reklis families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reklis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Reklis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reklis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Reklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reklis 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Reklis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Reklis. For the veterans among your Reklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reklis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Reklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reklis in 1968 was 77, and 74 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reklis 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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