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Reiken Family History

Reiken 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: Heiken, Reiten, Reisen, Eiken, Geiken, Renken, Heiden, Reifer, Eisen

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Where is the Reiken family from?

You can see how Reiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Reiken families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reiken's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Reiken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reiken. 40% of Reiken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Reiken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Reiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiken 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Reiken. 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 72 military records available for the last name Reiken. For the veterans among your Reiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiken lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Reiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reiken in 1947 was 47, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiken 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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