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Reifenrath Family History

Reifenrath 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: Deisenroth, Reidenbach, Retterath, Seiferth, Reifert, Reifer, Keinath

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Where is the Reifenrath family from?

You can see how Reifenrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifenrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifenrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Reifenrath families living in Nebraska. This was about 66% of all the recorded Reifenrath's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Reifenrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifenrath 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 Reifenrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifenrath. 39% of Reifenrath men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reifenrath women worked as a Farmers Wife.

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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
    39%
  • Farming
    39%
  • Operator
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmers Wife
    100%

What Reifenrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Reifenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifenrath 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Reifenrath. 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 166 military records available for the last name Reifenrath. For the veterans among your Reifenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifenrath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reifenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reifenrath in 1966 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reifenrath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifenrath 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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