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Reuts Family History

Reuts Surname 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: Reus, Reuss, Reis, Rout, Russ, Beets, Reuter, Ruth, Regis, Rus

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Where is the Reuts family from?

You can see how Reuts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuts family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Reuts families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Reuts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reuts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Reuts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuts 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reuts. 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 5 military records available for the last name Reuts. For the veterans among your Reuts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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