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Reifke Family History

Reifke 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: Reinke, Reiff, Reifer, Eike, Beilke, Reise, Reincke, Remke, Reick

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Where is the Reifke family from?

You can see how Reifke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Reifke families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Reifke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reifke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Reifke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Reifke. 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 90 military records available for the last name Reifke. For the veterans among your Reifke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reifke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reifke in 1965 was 80, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifke 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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