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Reifen Family History

Reifen 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: Reifer, Reiten, Reisen, Reifel, Heiden, Reiff, Eisen, Reiser, Heien

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Where is the Reifen family from?

You can see how Reifen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Reifen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reifen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Reifen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Reifen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Reifen. For the veterans among your Reifen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Reifen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reifen in 1947 was 42, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifen 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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