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Rewak Family History

Rewak 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: Rehak, Revak, Real, Rusak, Reza, Read, Rak, Deak, Raak, Peak

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Where is the Rewak family from?

You can see how Rewak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rewak families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rewak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rewak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewak 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 Rewak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Rewak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Rewak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewak 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Rewak. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rewak. For the veterans among your Rewak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rewak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rewak in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rewak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewak 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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