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Reikowsky Family History

Reikowsky 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: Rekowski, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Dzikowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Reikowsky family from?

You can see how Reikowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reikowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Reikowsky families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reikowsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reikowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reikowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reikowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reikowsky. 50% of Reikowsky men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Reikowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reikowsky 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Reikowsky. 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 112 military records available for the last name Reikowsky. For the veterans among your Reikowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reikowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reikowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reikowsky in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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