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Reiffel Family History

Reiffel 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: Riffel, Reifel, Reiff, Reifer, Reidel, Griffel, Reichel, Raffel

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Where is the Reiffel family from?

You can see how Reiffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiffel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Reiffel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiffel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reiffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiffel 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 Reiffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reiffel. 100% of Reiffel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Reiffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reiffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiffel 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Reiffel. 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 86 military records available for the last name Reiffel. For the veterans among your Reiffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiffel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reiffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reiffel in 1964 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiffel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiffel 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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