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Rifter Family History

Rifter 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: Ritter, Rister, Riter, Rafter, Winter, Risher, Minter, Richter

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Where is the Rifter family from?

You can see how Rifter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rifter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rifter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rifter 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 27 census records available for the last name Rifter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifter 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rifter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rifter. For the veterans among your Rifter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Rifter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rifter in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rifter 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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