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Reule Family History

Reule Name Meaning

South German:: nickname from a diminutive of Middle High German rū(he) rūch ‘rough hairy tough’. variant of Reul

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


Similar surnames: Reil, Kreul, Reile, Selle, Ruge, Reul, Helle, Reuter, Rupe, Rouse

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Where is the Reule family from?

You can see how Reule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reule families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Reule families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Reule's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reule families in 1880.
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What did your Reule ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reule. 46% of Reule men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reule women worked as a House Work. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reule 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Reule. 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 351 military records available for the last name Reule. For the veterans among your Reule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reule lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Reule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reule in 1958 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

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