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Rekins Family History

Rekins 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: Ekins, Reins, Reis, Regis, Regina, Repine, Remis, Reina, Rein, Reiss

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Where is the Rekins family from?

You can see how Rekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rekins family living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekins's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Rekins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rekins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rekins. For the veterans among your Rekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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