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Reifschneide Family History

Reifschneide 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: Reifschneider, Reinschmidt, Bergschneider, Brettschneider

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Where is the Reifschneide family from?

You can see how Reifschneide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifschneide family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reifschneide family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Reifschneide's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Reifschneide families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Reifschneide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifschneide 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Reifschneide. 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 52 military records available for the last name Reifschneide. For the veterans among your Reifschneide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifschneide lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reifschneide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reifschneide in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifschneide 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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