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Reeke Family History

Reeke 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: Reese, Reekie, Reek, Reeve, Remke, Rieke, Heeke, Repke, Leeke, Peeke

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Where is the Reeke family from?

You can see how Reeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reeke family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeke's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Reeke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeke 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 358 census records available for the last name Reeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeke 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Reeke. 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 59 military records available for the last name Reeke. For the veterans among your Reeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reeke in 1968 was 88, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeke 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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