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Rheinfelder Family History

Rheinfelder 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: Kleinfelder, Reinfeld, Rheinheimer, Kleinfelter, Kleinfeld, Steinfeld

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Where is the Rheinfelder family from?

You can see how Rheinfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinfelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rheinfelder family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheinfelder's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rheinfelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Rheinfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinfelder 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rheinfelder. 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 72 military records available for the last name Rheinfelder. For the veterans among your Rheinfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinfelder lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Rheinfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rheinfelder in 1972 was 85, and 60 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinfelder 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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