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Reust Family History

Reust Surname Meaning

Swiss German: nickname for a quick and determined person from Middle High German rösche rosch ‘quick lively; courageous’.

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


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Where is the Reust family from?

You can see how Reust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reust family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reust families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Reust families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 93% of all the recorded Reust's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reust families in 1911.
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What did your Reust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reust. 62% of Reust men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reust women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reust were Bucker and Operator.

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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
    62%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Bucker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reust 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Reust. 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 423 military records available for the last name Reust. For the veterans among your Reust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reust lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reust in 1959 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reust 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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