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Reiger Family History

Reiger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reiher.

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


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Where is the Reiger family from?

You can see how Reiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Reiger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 81% of all the recorded Reiger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reiger families in 1911.
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What did your Reiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reiger. 100% of Reiger men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Reiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reiger. 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 Reiger. For the veterans among your Reiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Reiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reiger in 1950 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiger 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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