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Reutzel Family History

Reutzel Surname Meaning

German: possibly an eastern variant of Reitzel or of Räuzel.

Reuz from short forms of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’.

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


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Where is the Reutzel family from?

You can see how Reutzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reutzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reutzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Reutzel families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reutzel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Reutzel families in 1880.
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What did your Reutzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reutzel. 28% of Reutzel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reutzel women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Reutzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Reutzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reutzel 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Reutzel. 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 282 military records available for the last name Reutzel. For the veterans among your Reutzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reutzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reutzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reutzel in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reutzel 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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