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Reifel Family History

Reifel Surname Meaning

South German: probably a diminutive of Reiff

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


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Where is the Reifel family from?

You can see how Reifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Reifel families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reifel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reifel families in 1880.
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What did your Reifel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifel. 36% of Reifel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Reifel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reifel were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Reifel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifel 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Reifel. 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 709 military records available for the last name Reifel. For the veterans among your Reifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reifel in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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