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Rekow Family History

Rekow Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name from Slavic rēka ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rekow family from?

You can see how Rekow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Rekow families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rekow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rekow families in 1880.
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What did your Rekow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rekow. 62% of Rekow men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Rekow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rekow were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    62%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Rekow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rekow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekow 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Rekow. 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 261 military records available for the last name Rekow. For the veterans among your Rekow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rekow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rekow in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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