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Reik Name Meaning

German (mainly Baden-Württemberg): variant of Reick . Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Rayk an acronymic surname taken in honor of one of two famous authorities in Jewish law known under Hebrew acronyms RIK either Rabbi Joseph Caro (1488–1575) from the Land of Israel (born in Spain) or Rabbi Joseph Colon (circa 1420–80) from Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reim, Reis, Reif, Seiz, Beck, Feig, Reiff, Wein, Rega, Meir

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Where is the Reik family from?

You can see how Reik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Reik family living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reik's in Canada. New Brunswick and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Reik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reik. 24% of Reik men worked as a Salesman and 59% of Reik women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reik were Accountant and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm
    10%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    59%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reik 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Reik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 533 military records available for the last name Reik. For the veterans among your Reik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Reik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reik in 1957 was 52, and 66 in 2003.

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