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Reifenstahl Family History

Reifenstahl 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: Meisenzahl, Eisenstadt, Eisenstat, Rendahl, Leifeste, Rosendahl

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Where is the Reifenstahl family from?

You can see how Reifenstahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifenstahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifenstahl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Reifenstahl families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifenstahl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Reifenstahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Reifenstahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifenstahl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Reifenstahl. 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 132 military records available for the last name Reifenstahl. For the veterans among your Reifenstahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifenstahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Reifenstahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reifenstahl in 1969 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifenstahl 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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