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Reifman Family History

Reifman 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: Reitman, Reisman, Reiman, Leiman, Reimann, Roffman, Freidman, Elfman

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Where is the Reifman family from?

You can see how Reifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Reifman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Reifman families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Reifman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reifman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifman 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 Reifman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifman. 58% of Reifman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Reifman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    58%
  • Glazier
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reifman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Reifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifman 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Reifman. 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 57 military records available for the last name Reifman. For the veterans among your Reifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Reifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reifman in 1961 was 60, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reifman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifman 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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