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Reugger Family History

Reugger 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: Egger, Reuter, Reusser, Reger, Dugger, Brugger, Regner, Rueger

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Where is the Reugger family from?

You can see how Reugger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reugger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reugger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reugger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reugger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reugger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reugger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reugger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reugger. 100% of Reugger women worked as a Spinner. .

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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 1940

  • Spinner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Reugger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reugger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Reugger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reugger. For the veterans among your Reugger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reugger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Reugger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reugger in 1970 was 62, and 77 in 1996.

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