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Raifsnider Family History

Raifsnider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reifschneider.

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


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Where is the Raifsnider family from?

You can see how Raifsnider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raifsnider family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raifsnider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Raifsnider family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Raifsnider's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raifsnider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raifsnider 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 Raifsnider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raifsnider. 39% of Raifsnider men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raifsnider women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raifsnider were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Houseworker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Raifsnider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Raifsnider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raifsnider 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 Raifsnider. 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 340 military records available for the last name Raifsnider. For the veterans among your Raifsnider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raifsnider lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raifsnider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raifsnider in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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