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Riefesel Family History

Riefesel 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: Riedesel, Giesel, Reese, Riegel, Kiesel, Griesel, Riffel, Roessel

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Where is the Riefesel family from?

You can see how Riefesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riefesel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Riefesel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Riefesel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riefesel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Riefesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefesel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Riefesel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Riefesel. For the veterans among your Riefesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riefesel lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Riefesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riefesel in 1991 was 66, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riefesel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riefesel 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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