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Reusch Family History

Reusch Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places in Bavaria called Reusch or Reisch.

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


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Where is the Reusch family from?

You can see how Reusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reusch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reusch families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reusch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reusch families in 1891.
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What did your Reusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reusch. 16% of Reusch men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Reusch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reusch were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reusch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reusch. For the veterans among your Reusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reusch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Reusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reusch in 1948 was 19, and 79 in 2004.

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