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Rekofke Family History

Rekofke 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: Koike, Reincke, Remke, Reschke, Koke, Brekke, Roske, Rettke, Rediske

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rekofke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rekofke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekofke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rekofke. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Rekofke. For the veterans among your Rekofke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekofke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Rekofke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rekofke in 1971 was 75, and 76 in 1997.

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