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Rief Name Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Rüef Ruoff shortened forms of Rudolf or from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Ricfrid composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful) rich’ + frid ‘peace’.

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


Similar surnames: Ried, Ries, Rich, Riede, Riebe, Roed, Grief, Ripp, Lies, Rey

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Where is the Rief family from?

You can see how Rief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rief family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Rief families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rief's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rief families in 1911.
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What did your Rief ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rief. 100% of Rief men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rief 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Rief. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rief. For the veterans among your Rief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rief lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rief in 1957 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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