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Reifsnider Family History

Reifsnider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reifschneider.

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


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Where is the Reifsnider family from?

You can see how Reifsnider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifsnider family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reifsnider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Reifsnider families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reifsnider's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Reifsnider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifsnider 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 Reifsnider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifsnider. 34% of Reifsnider men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Reifsnider women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reifsnider were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reifsnider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifsnider 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Reifsnider. 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 324 military records available for the last name Reifsnider. For the veterans among your Reifsnider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifsnider lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reifsnider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reifsnider in 1956 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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