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Rekeda Family History

Rekeda Surname 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: Takeda, Lebeda, Reker, Reda, Ikeda, Rueda, Renda, Cepeda, Tejeda

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Where is the Rekeda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekeda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rekeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rekeda. 100% of Rekeda men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rekeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekeda 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rekeda. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rekeda. For the veterans among your Rekeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekeda lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1987, in the United States, Rekeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rekeda in 1944 was 44, and 62 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekeda 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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