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Reuker Family History

Reuker Name 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, Recker, Reker, Breuker, Renker, Reuer, Reuber, Kerker, Reder

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Where is the Reuker family from?

You can see how Reuker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reuker families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Reuker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reuker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reuker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reuker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reuker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Reuker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuker 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Reuker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Reuker. For the veterans among your Reuker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuker lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Reuker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reuker in 1982 was 95, and 90 in 1995.

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