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Rifkind Family History

Rifkind Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rifkin. The final element was changed due to the influence of the Yiddish noun kind ‘child’.

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


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Where is the Rifkind family from?

You can see how Rifkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifkind family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Rifkind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rifkind families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifkind's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rifkind families in 1911.
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What did your Rifkind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rifkind. 38% of Rifkind men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rifkind women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rifkind were Cutter and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Pharmacist
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Cutter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Rifkind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Rifkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifkind 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Rifkind. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rifkind. For the veterans among your Rifkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifkind lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rifkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rifkind in 1955 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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