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Reackie Family History

Reackie 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: Reekie, Leckie, Blackie, Racki, Lackie, Mackie, Rake, Leake, Race

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Where is the Reackie family from?

You can see how Reackie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reackie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Reackie families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reackie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Reackie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Reackie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reackie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reackie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Reackie. For the veterans among your Reackie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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