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Rekowski Family History

Rekowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Rekowo in Masovian and Pomeranian voivodeships.

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


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Where is the Rekowski family from?

You can see how Rekowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Rekowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rekowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rekowski families in 1920.
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What did your Rekowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rekowski. 38% of Rekowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Assembler
    8%

What Rekowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rekowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekowski 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Rekowski. 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 907 military records available for the last name Rekowski. For the veterans among your Rekowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rekowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rekowski in 1963 was 68, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rekowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekowski 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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