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Reifin Family History

Reifin 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: Reiff, Reifer, Rein, Ruffin, Rifkin, Reiten, Reitan, Reinig, Reisen

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Where is the Reifin family from?

You can see how Reifin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Reifin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Reifin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Reifin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Reifin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Reifin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Reifin. For the veterans among your Reifin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Reifin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reifin in 1975 was 69, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reifin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifin 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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