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Riefenberg Family History

Riefenberg 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: Riesenberg, Nierenberg, Bielenberg, Rifenburg, Ringenberg

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Where is the Riefenberg family from?

You can see how Riefenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riefenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Riefenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Riefenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riefenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riefenberg 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 Riefenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riefenberg. 34% of Riefenberg men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Riefenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Riefenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefenberg 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Riefenberg. 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 92 military records available for the last name Riefenberg. For the veterans among your Riefenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riefenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riefenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riefenberg in 1965 was 67, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riefenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riefenberg 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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