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Reteike Family History

Reteike 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: Rettke, Revere, Petek, Reese, Repine, Reekie, Eike, Reeck, Reek

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Where is the Reteike family from?

You can see how Reteike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reteike family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Reteike family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Reteike's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Reteike families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Reteike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reteike 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Reteike. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reteike. For the veterans among your Reteike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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