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Reifschlager Family History

Reifschlager 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: Oelschlager, Schlager, Wollschlager, Rentschler, Reifschneider

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Where is the Reifschlager family from?

You can see how Reifschlager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifschlager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reifschlager family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reifschlager's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Reifschlager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifschlager 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 74 census records available for the last name Reifschlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifschlager 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Reifschlager. 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 15 military records available for the last name Reifschlager. For the veterans among your Reifschlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifschlager lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Reifschlager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reifschlager in 1968 was 37, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifschlager 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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