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Rekward Family History

Rekward 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: Seward, Reynard, Edward, Reckard, Elward, Rehard, Reinard, Heyward

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Where is the Rekward family from?

You can see how Rekward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekward family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rekward families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rekward's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rekward families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Rekward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekward 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rekward. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rekward. For the veterans among your Rekward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekward lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rekward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rekward in 1963 was 74, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekward 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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