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Reft Family History

Reft 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: Reff, Kreft, Heft, Rest, Reis, Brett, Real, Rey, Rout, Trent

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Where is the Reft family from?

You can see how Reft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reft family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Reft families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reft's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reft 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 Reft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bacon Packing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reft. 100% of Reft women worked as a Bacon Packing.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bacon Packing
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Reft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reft 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Reft. 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 34 military records available for the last name Reft. For the veterans among your Reft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reft lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Reft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reft in 1958 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reft 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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