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Rheuff Family History

Rheuff 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, Sheaff, Sheff, Huff, Hauff, Rueff, Cheff, Ruff, Houff

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Where is the Rheuff family from?

You can see how Rheuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheuff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rheuff families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rheuff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rheuff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheuff 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 39 census records available for the last name Rheuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheuff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rheuff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rheuff. For the veterans among your Rheuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheuff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Rheuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rheuff in 1972 was 69, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheuff 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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