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Reurke Family History

Reurke 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: Rourke, Berke, Burke, Remke, Eure, Lehrke, Rettke, Reule, Ehrke

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Where is the Reurke family from?

You can see how Reurke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reurke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Reurke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reurke family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reurke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reurke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Reurke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reurke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Reurke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Reurke. For the veterans among your Reurke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reurke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reurke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reurke

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