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Riefl Family History

Riefl 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: Rief, Riehl, Riel, Riedl, Rieff, Kiel, Real, Ries, Kiehl, Briel

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Where is the Riefl family from?

You can see how Riefl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Riefl families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Riefl's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Riefl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Riefl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Riefl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Riefl. For the veterans among your Riefl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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