Reeks Family History

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Reeks Name Meaning

English: variant of Reek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Deeks, Leeks, Reeds, Beeks, Weeks, Meeks, Peeks, Bees, Jelks, Lees

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Reeks Family Origin

Where is the Reeks family from?

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    You can see how Reeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeks families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Reeks families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reeks's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reeks families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Reeks Family Occupations

    What did your Reeks ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Reeks family was Cook. The most common Reeks occupation in the USA was Farmer. 36% of Reeks's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Com. Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Reeks.

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    • Farmer

      36%

    • Farming

      29%

    • Com. Laborer

      7%

    • Cook

      7%

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

    Reeks Historical Records

    What Reeks family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Reeks. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Reeks. For the veterans among your Reeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Reeks Life Expectancy

    What is the average Reeks lifespan?

    Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reeks in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeks

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeks ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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