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Reuh Family History

Reuh 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: Reus, Rech, Reh, Reum, Reul, Resh, Reeh, Reph, Reth, Ruh

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Where is the Reuh family from?

You can see how Reuh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reuh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reuh families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Reuh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reuh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Reuh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuh 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Reuh. 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 19 military records available for the last name Reuh. For the veterans among your Reuh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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