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Reuffer Family History

Reuffer 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: Ruffer, Neuffer, Reuter, Reifer, Duffer, Huffer, Reusser, Reffner

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Where is the Reuffer family from?

You can see how Reuffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reuffer family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Reuffer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reuffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuffer 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 Reuffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reuffer. 100% of Reuffer women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Reuffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuffer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reuffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Reuffer. For the veterans among your Reuffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Reuffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Reuffer in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 1966.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuffer 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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