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Reeksting Family History

Reeksting 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: Geeting, Rensing, Reckling, Kesting, Reising, Kersting, Eckstine

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Where is the Reeksting family from?

You can see how Reeksting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeksting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reeksting families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeksting's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Reeksting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeksting 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 11 census records available for the last name Reeksting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeksting 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Reeksting. 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 6 military records available for the last name Reeksting. For the veterans among your Reeksting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeksting lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Reeksting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reeksting in 1971 was 72, and 84 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeksting 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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