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Rife Family History

Rife Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reiff.

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


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Where is the Rife family from?

You can see how Rife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rife family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rife families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rife families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rife's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rife families in 1891.
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What did your Rife ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rife. 100% of Rife women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Rife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rife 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rife. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rife. For the veterans among your Rife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rife lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rife in 1949 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rife 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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