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Reussell Family History

Reussell 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: Russell, Roussell, Trussell, Reusser, Fussell, Ressel, Rossell

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Where is the Reussell family from?

You can see how Reussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reussell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Reussell families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Reussell families living in West Lothian. This was about 92% of all the recorded Reussell's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Reussell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Reussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reussell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reussell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Reussell. For the veterans among your Reussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reussell

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