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Reuel Family History

Reuel 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: Redel, Rebel, Regel, Revel, Reel, Ruel, Greuel, Reul, Deuel, Reuer

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Where is the Reuel family from?

You can see how Reuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reuel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Reuel families living in Vermont. This was about 83% of all the recorded Reuel's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Reuel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Reuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Reuel. 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 138 military records available for the last name Reuel. For the veterans among your Reuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Reuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reuel in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuel 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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