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Rekker Family History

Rekker 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: Recker, Reker, Dekker, Bekker, Renker, Ekker, Kerker, Reder, Ecker

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Where is the Rekker family from?

You can see how Rekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rekker family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rekker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekker 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 131 census records available for the last name Rekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekker 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rekker. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rekker. For the veterans among your Rekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1970, in the United States, Rekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rekker in 1965 was 57, and 65 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rekker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekker 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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