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Reifinger Family History

Reifinger Name 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: Reisinger, Reidinger, Reininger, Ridinger, Treffinger, Weininger

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Where is the Reifinger family from?

You can see how Reifinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reifinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Reifinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reifinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reifinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reifinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reifinger. 50% of Reifinger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Cutter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Reifinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifinger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Reifinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Reifinger. For the veterans among your Reifinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifinger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Reifinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reifinger in 1941 was 53, and 45 in 2004.

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