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Reiffers Family History

Reiffers 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: Reifer, Peffers, Reifler, Reinders, Roffers, Keiffer, Reiners

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Where is the Reiffers family from?

You can see how Reiffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiffers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reiffers family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiffers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reiffers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiffers 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 47 census records available for the last name Reiffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiffers 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Reiffers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Reiffers. For the veterans among your Reiffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiffers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Reiffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reiffers in 1964 was 56, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiffers 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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