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Reksten Family History

Reksten 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: Westen, Rosten, Gersten, Reiten, Rusten, Rester, Kesten, Reisen

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Where is the Reksten family from?

You can see how Reksten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reksten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reksten family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Reksten's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Reksten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reksten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reksten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reksten. 100% of Reksten 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Reksten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reksten 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Reksten. 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 15 military records available for the last name Reksten. For the veterans among your Reksten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reksten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Reksten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reksten in 1961 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

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