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Reiffenstein Family History

Reiffenstein 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: Eisenstein, Breitenstein, Reinstein, Helfenstein, Breidenstein

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Where is the Reiffenstein family from?

You can see how Reiffenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiffenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reiffenstein families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Reiffenstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiffenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reiffenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiffenstein 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 Reiffenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reiffenstein. 67% of Reiffenstein men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Student
    34%

What Reiffenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Reiffenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiffenstein 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Reiffenstein. 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 126 military records available for the last name Reiffenstein. For the veterans among your Reiffenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiffenstein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Reiffenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reiffenstein in 1984 was 82, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiffenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiffenstein 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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