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Reifert Name Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name with rīc ‘powerful rich’+ frid ‘protection peace’.

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


Similar surnames: Seifert, Reisert, Weikert, Neifert, Eifert, Reifer, Reiger, Peifer

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Where is the Reifert family from?

You can see how Reifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Reifert families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifert's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reifert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reifert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifert. 28% of Reifert men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Reifert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reifert were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifert 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Reifert. 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 519 military records available for the last name Reifert. For the veterans among your Reifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reifert in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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