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Reyff Family History

Reyff 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: Reiff, Reff, Rey, Neff, Reef, Teaff, Eoff, Raff, Riff, Relf

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Where is the Reyff family from?

You can see how Reyff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reyff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Reyff families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reyff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reyff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reyff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engraver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reyff. 100% of Reyff men worked as an Engraver.

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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

  • Engraver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Reyff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Reyff. 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 106 military records available for the last name Reyff. For the veterans among your Reyff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Reyff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reyff in 1967 was 86, and 14 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyff 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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