This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Reuse family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Reuse Family History

Reuse 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: Reese, Reus, Reise, Reuss, Rouse, Ruse, Reule, Neuse, Reust, Meuse

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Reuse family from?

You can see how Reuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reuse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Reuse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Reuse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reuse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Reuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reuse. 31% of Reuse men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reuse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reuse were Carpenter and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Reuse | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Reuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Reuse

Passenger Lists

There are 256 immigration records available for the last name Reuse. 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.

View all Reuse immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 531 military records available for the last name Reuse. For the veterans among your Reuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Reuse military records

You've only scratched the surface of Reuse family history

Discover More

What is the average Reuse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reuse in 1965 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reuse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuse 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Reuse family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial