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Reuff Family History

Reuff 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: Reiff, Reff, Ruff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Neff, Reus, Reef

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Where is the Reuff family from?

You can see how Reuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reuff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reuff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reuff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Reuff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuff 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 280 census records available for the last name Reuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuff 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Reuff. 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 75 military records available for the last name Reuff. For the veterans among your Reuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Reuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reuff in 1958 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuff 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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