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Rfeiffer Family History

Rfeiffer 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: Pfeiffer, Reifer, Pfeffer, Reifler, Pfeifer, Keiffer, Pfeuffer

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Where is the Rfeiffer family from?

You can see how Rfeiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rfeiffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rfeiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rfeiffer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rfeiffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rfeiffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rfeiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rfeiffer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rfeiffer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rfeiffer. For the veterans among your Rfeiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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