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Rieffenach Family History

Rieffenach 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: Dieffenbach, Diefenbach, Rickenbach, Rufenacht, Meenach, Reidenbach

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Where is the Rieffenach family from?

You can see how Rieffenach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieffenach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rieffenach families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieffenach's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rieffenach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rieffenach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieffenach 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rieffenach. 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 Rieffenach. For the veterans among your Rieffenach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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