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Reutter Family History

Reutter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reuter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reutter family from?

You can see how Reutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reutter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reutter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reutter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reutter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reutter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reutter 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 Reutter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reutter. 30% of Reutter men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Reutter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reutter were Baker and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Reutter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reutter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reutter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reutter. For the veterans among your Reutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reutter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reutter in 1956 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reutter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reutter 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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