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Reuther Family History

Reuther Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reuter.

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


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Where is the Reuther family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reuther. 15% of Reuther men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Reuther women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reuther were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Reuther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuther 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reuther. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Reuther. For the veterans among your Reuther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuther lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Reuther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reuther in 1947 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuther 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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