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Reifsteck Family History

Reifsteck Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a hoop maker or cooper from Middle High German reifsteck ‘bent or rounded wooden stick’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reifsteck family from?

You can see how Reifsteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifsteck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifsteck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Reifsteck families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Reifsteck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reifsteck families in 1880.
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What did your Reifsteck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifsteck. 35% of Reifsteck men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Reifsteck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reifsteck were Blacksmith and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Blacksmith
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reifsteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifsteck 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Reifsteck. 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 315 military records available for the last name Reifsteck. For the veterans among your Reifsteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifsteck lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Reifsteck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Reifsteck in 1951 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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