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Reuk Family History

Reuk 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: Reus, Reek, Reck, Renk, Reum, Reul, Reik, Beck, Reis, Heck

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Where is the Reuk family from?

You can see how Reuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reuk families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reuk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reuk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuk 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 94 census records available for the last name Reuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuk 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Reuk. 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 52 military records available for the last name Reuk. For the veterans among your Reuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuk lifespan?

Average Reuk life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuk 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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