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Riefberg Family History

Riefberg 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: Riesberg, Risberg, Friedberg, Rieber, Renberg, Sieberg, Lieberg

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Where is the Riefberg family from?

You can see how Riefberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riefberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riefberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riefberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riefberg 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 83 census records available for the last name Riefberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Riefberg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Riefberg. For the veterans among your Riefberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riefberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Riefberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riefberg in 1976 was 59, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riefberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riefberg 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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