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Rieff Family History

Rieff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rief.

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


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Where is the Rieff family from?

You can see how Rieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rieff families living in Arkansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rieff's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Rieff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieff 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 Rieff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieff. 32% of Rieff men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rieff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieff were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Rieff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieff 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Rieff. 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 739 military records available for the last name Rieff. For the veterans among your Rieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rieff in 1965 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieff 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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