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Reik Family History

Reik Surname Meaning

German (mainly Baden-Württemberg): variant of Reick.

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Rayk, an acronymic surname taken in honor of one of two famous authorities in Jewish law known under Hebrew acronyms RIK.

These authorities include Rabbi Joseph Caro (1488–1575) from the Land of Israel (born in Spain) and Rabbi Joseph Colon (circa 1420–80) from Italy.

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


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You can see how Reik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Reik families living in Suffolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Reik's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Reik families in 1891.
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What did your Reik ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hand Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reik. 100% of Reik women worked as a Hand Weaver.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hand Weaver
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 587 immigration records available for the last name Reik. 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 533 military records available for the last name Reik. For the veterans among your Reik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Reik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reik in 1957 was 52, and 66 in 2003.

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