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Reuper Family History

Reuper 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: Reuter, Reuer, Reuber, Reder, Pepper, Reifer, Kuper, Keiper, Remer

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Where is the Reuper family from?

You can see how Reuper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reuper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reuper families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Reuper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reuper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuper 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 Reuper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reuper. 50% of Reuper men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Reuper women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Reuper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Reuper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuper 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Reuper. 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 69 military records available for the last name Reuper. For the veterans among your Reuper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuper lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Reuper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reuper in 1968 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reuper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuper 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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