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Reuer Family History

Reuer Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German riuwære ‘penitent’ probably in a church-related sense.

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


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Where is the Reuer family from?

You can see how Reuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Reuer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reuer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reuer families in 1911.
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What did your Reuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reuer. 44% of Reuer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

What Reuer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Reuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuer 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Reuer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Reuer. For the veterans among your Reuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reuer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reuer in 1953 was 26, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reuer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reuer 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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