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Riefsel Family History

Riefsel 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: Giesel, Riegel, Kiesel, Griesel, Riffel, Roessel, Ressel, Rieser

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Where is the Riefsel family from?

You can see how Riefsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefsel family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Riefsel families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riefsel's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Riefsel families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Riefsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefsel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riefsel. 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 Riefsel. For the veterans among your Riefsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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