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Reekie Family History

Reekie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife): from Older Scots Ricky a pet form of Rickard with lowering and lengthening of /i/ to /e:/ in the open syllable to give Reky and Reekie.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reekie family from?

You can see how Reekie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reekie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reekie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 62 Reekie families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reekie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reekie families in 1891.
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What did your Reekie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reekie. 25% of Reekie men worked as a Carpenter and 80% of Reekie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reekie were Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Medical Practitioner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Ledger Clerk
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Reekie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reekie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reekie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reekie. For the veterans among your Reekie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reekie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reekie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reekie in 1963 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reekie 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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