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Riefer Family History

Riefer 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: Kiefer, Rieser, Riemer, Rieber, Rieder, Rieker, Rieger, Liefer

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Where is the Riefer family from?

You can see how Riefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Riefer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riefer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riefer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riefer. 17% of Riefer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riefer women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Riefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefer 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Riefer. 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 511 military records available for the last name Riefer. For the veterans among your Riefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riefer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riefer in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riefer 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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