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Reakes Family History

Reakes Name Meaning

see Reeks .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Eakes, Reames, Reaves, Rakes, Rake, Leake, Recker, Berkes, Rokes

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Where is the Reakes family from?

You can see how Reakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Reakes families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reakes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reakes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reakes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reakes. 32% of Reakes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reakes women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Reakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reakes 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Reakes. 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 412 military records available for the last name Reakes. For the veterans among your Reakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reakes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Reakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reakes in 1949 was 46, and 70 in 2003.

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