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Reukauf Family History

Reukauf Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German riuwe kouf ‘compensation paid for backing out of a contract’ (literally ‘regret purchase’).

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


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Where is the Reukauf family from?

You can see how Reukauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reukauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reukauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Reukauf families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reukauf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reukauf families in 1880.
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What did your Reukauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reukauf. 37% of Reukauf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reukauf women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reukauf were Ranch Hand and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Ranch Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Reukauf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Reukauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reukauf 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Reukauf. 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 208 military records available for the last name Reukauf. For the veterans among your Reukauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reukauf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reukauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reukauf in 1964 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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