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Reuken Family History

Reuken 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: Reuben, Renken, Reuter, Ruen, Recker, Ruden, Reker, Ruben, Regen

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Where is the Reuken family from?

You can see how Reuken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reuken families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Reuken's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Reuken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuken 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 84 census records available for the last name Reuken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Reuken. 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 26 military records available for the last name Reuken. For the veterans among your Reuken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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