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Rerkins Family History

Rerkins 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: Perkins, Jerkins, Firkins, Burkins, Corkins, Jenkins, Rankins

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Where is the Rerkins family from?

You can see how Rerkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rerkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rerkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rerkins families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rerkins's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rerkins families in 1891.
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What did your Rerkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rerkins. 67% of Rerkins 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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Rerkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Rerkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rerkins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rerkins. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rerkins. For the veterans among your Rerkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rerkins

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