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Rekitt Family History

Rekitt 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: Kitt, Hewitt, Reidt, Reitz, Reffitt, Rokita, Ritt, Reith, Redditt

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Where is the Rekitt family from?

You can see how Rekitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rekitt family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rekitt's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rekitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rekitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rekitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekitt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rekitt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rekitt. For the veterans among your Rekitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekitt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rekitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rekitt in 1960 was 45, and 88 in 2003.

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