Origins of the Reek surname
About the Reeks
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Interesting facts about Reek
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Reeks most likely to marry?
Hembrees
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What are the most common Reek first names?
John
William
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Reeks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Reeks in 1921
Dressmaker
15
General Servant
4
At Home
3
Charwoman
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Commmon male occupations for Reeks in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
25
Coal Miner
13
Farm Labourer
7
Bricklayer
5
Coal Miner Hewer
5
