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Reifsnyder Family History

Reifsnyder Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reifschneider.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reifsnyder family from?

You can see how Reifsnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifsnyder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reifsnyder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 41 Reifsnyder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifsnyder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reifsnyder families in 1840.
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What did your Reifsnyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifsnyder. 29% of Reifsnyder men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Reifsnyder women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reifsnyder were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Looper
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reifsnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifsnyder 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Reifsnyder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reifsnyder. For the veterans among your Reifsnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifsnyder lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Reifsnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reifsnyder in 1951 was 46, and 63 in 2004.

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