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Reeff Family History

Reeff 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: Reiff, Reff, Reef, Rueff, Rieff, Reese, Neff, Sheff, Reeck, Reek

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Where is the Reeff family from?

You can see how Reeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reeff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Reeff families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Reeff families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Reeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeff 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Reeff. 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 40 military records available for the last name Reeff. For the veterans among your Reeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Reeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reeff in 1969 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeff 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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