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Reiffert Family History

Reiffert 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: Eiffert, Seiffert, Reifert, Reifer, Leffert, Reffett, Reinert

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Where is the Reiffert family from?

You can see how Reiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiffert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reiffert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiffert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reiffert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiffert 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 214 census records available for the last name Reiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiffert 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Reiffert. 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 88 military records available for the last name Reiffert. For the veterans among your Reiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiffert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Reiffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reiffert in 1968 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiffert 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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