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Reko Family History

Reko 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: Rego, Reo, Repko, Renko, Remo, Rekow, Reno, Ko, Reis, Real

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Where is the Reko family from?

You can see how Reko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Reko families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Reko's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reko 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 Reko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reko. 34% of Reko men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reko women worked as a House Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

What Reko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Reko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reko 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Reko. 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 151 military records available for the last name Reko. For the veterans among your Reko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reko in 1965 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reko 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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