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Reuster Family History

Reuster 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: Reuter, Reusser, Rester, Deuster, Reister, Reutter, Fenster, Bruster

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Where is the Reuster family from?

You can see how Reuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Reuster families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Reuster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reuster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuster 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 Reuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuster 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Reuster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reuster. For the veterans among your Reuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuster lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Reuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reuster in 1972 was 68, and 74 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuster 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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