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Reichek Family History

Reichek 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: Reichel, Reicher, Reiche, Richer, Keicher, Richey, Eichen, Eicher

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Where is the Reichek family from?

You can see how Reichek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reichek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reichek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reichek. 60% of Reichek men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Reichek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Reichek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Reichek. For the veterans among your Reichek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Reichek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reichek in 1973 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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