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Rifenbeck Family History

Rifenbeck 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: Rodenbeck, Rosenbeck, Rifenburg, Dillenbeck, Rivenbark, Rebeck

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Where is the Rifenbeck family from?

You can see how Rifenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifenbeck family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rifenbeck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifenbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rifenbeck families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Rifenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifenbeck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rifenbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rifenbeck. For the veterans among your Rifenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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