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Reifenberg Family History

Reifenberg 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: Reichenberg, Eisenberg, Seidenberg, Weisenberg, Rifenburg, Rosenberg

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Where is the Reifenberg family from?

You can see how Reifenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Reifenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reifenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Reifenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reifenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifenberg. 100% of Reifenberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reifenberg women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Reifenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Reifenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifenberg 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Reifenberg. 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 168 military records available for the last name Reifenberg. For the veterans among your Reifenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reifenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reifenberg in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifenberg 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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