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Rekis Family History

Rekis 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: Reis, Regis, Remis, Revis, Ekis, Rewis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Rais

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Where is the Rekis family from?

You can see how Rekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rekis families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Rekis families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rekis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekis 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 162 census records available for the last name Rekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rekis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rekis. For the veterans among your Rekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Rekis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rekis in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekis 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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