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Reaka Family History

Reaka Name 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: Repka, Rana, Real, Rada, Reza, Read, Rake, Rak, Deak, Raak

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Where is the Reaka family from?

You can see how Reaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Reaka families living in Kansas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Reaka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Reaka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reaka. 50% of Reaka 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Painter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Reaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaka 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Reaka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Reaka. For the veterans among your Reaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Reaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reaka in 1965 was 86, and 59 in 2003.

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