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Rieffle Family History

Rieffle 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: Riffle, Biffle, Riffe, Riegle, Riedle, Rieff, Riehle, Biehle, Reff

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Where is the Rieffle family from?

You can see how Rieffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieffle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieffle families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rieffle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieffle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rieffle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieffle 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 21 census records available for the last name Rieffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieffle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rieffle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rieffle. For the veterans among your Rieffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieffle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Rieffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rieffle in 1968 was 72, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieffle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieffle 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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