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Rerko Family History

Rerko 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: Perko, Berko, Repko, Renko, Ferko, Herko, Berke, Mero, Cerro, Gero

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Where is the Rerko family from?

You can see how Rerko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rerko family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rerko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Rerko family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Rerko's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rerko families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rerko 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 Rerko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rerko. 36% of Rerko men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

What Rerko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Rerko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rerko 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Rerko. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rerko. For the veterans among your Rerko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rerko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rerko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rerko in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rerko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rerko 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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