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Rieffanacht Family History

Rieffanacht 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: Rufenacht, Dieffenbach, Fasnacht, Diefenbach, Stefanich, Reach

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Where is the Rieffanacht family from?

You can see how Rieffanacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieffanacht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rieffanacht family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieffanacht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieffanacht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieffanacht 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 7 census records available for the last name Rieffanacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieffanacht 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 Rieffanacht. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rieffanacht. For the veterans among your Rieffanacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieffanacht lifespan?

Average Rieffanacht life expectancy in 1964 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieffanacht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieffanacht 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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