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Rekstis Family History

Rekstis 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: Estis, Heustis, Eustis, Reis, Regis, Mestas, Remis, Ress, Pettis

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Where is the Rekstis family from?

You can see how Rekstis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekstis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rekstis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekstis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rekstis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekstis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rekstis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rekstis. 100% of Rekstis women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rekstis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Rekstis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekstis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rekstis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rekstis. For the veterans among your Rekstis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekstis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Rekstis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rekstis in 1977 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rekstis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekstis 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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