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Rekus Family History

Rekus 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: Reus, Remus, Redus, Reis, Regis, Kus, Rus, Jesus, Rokos, Remis

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Where is the Rekus family from?

You can see how Rekus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rekus families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rekus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rekus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekus 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 Rekus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rekus. 60% of Rekus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rekus women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Rekus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Rekus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekus 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Rekus. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rekus. For the veterans among your Rekus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rekus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rekus in 1956 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekus 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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