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Reussner Family History

Reussner 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: Reusser, Heussner, Reisner, Meissner, Messner, Rossner, Reasoner

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Where is the Reussner family from?

You can see how Reussner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reussner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reussner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Reussner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reussner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reussner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reussner 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 Reussner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reussner. 100% of Reussner men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    100%

What Reussner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Reussner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reussner 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Reussner. 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 552 military records available for the last name Reussner. For the veterans among your Reussner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reussner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reussner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reussner in 1965 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reussner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reussner 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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