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Reks Family History

Reks 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, Reus, Ress, Rees, Ryks, Rens, Reas, Reeks, Ross, Ras

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Where is the Reks family from?

You can see how Reks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reks families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Reks family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reks 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 117 census records available for the last name Reks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reks 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Reks. 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 30 military records available for the last name Reks. For the veterans among your Reks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Reks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reks in 1971 was 60, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reks 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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