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Reuser Family History

Reuser 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, Reiser, Reusser, Neuser, Rauser, Resser, Meuser, Reuer, Reser

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Where is the Reuser family from?

You can see how Reuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reuser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Reuser families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reuser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reuser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuser 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 Reuser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reuser. 50% of Reuser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reuser women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reuser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Reuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuser 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Reuser. 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 130 military records available for the last name Reuser. For the veterans among your Reuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Reuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Reuser in 1961 was 44, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reuser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuser 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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