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Reke Family History

Reke 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: Rake, Reker, Ree, Rene, Remke, Kreke, Rike, Rege, Rieke, Repke

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Where is the Reke family from?

You can see how Reke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reke families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reke 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 238 census records available for the last name Reke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reke 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Reke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Reke. For the veterans among your Reke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Reke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reke in 1971 was 79, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reke 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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