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Rueter Family History

Rueter Surname Meaning

German (Rüter): variant of Rüther (see Ruether) or of Reuter Compare Ruter.

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


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Where is the Rueter family from?

You can see how Rueter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rueter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rueter family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rueter's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rueter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rueter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rueter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rueter. 100% of Rueter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rueter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueter 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Rueter. 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 833 military records available for the last name Rueter. For the veterans among your Rueter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rueter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rueter in 1958 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rueter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueter 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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