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Reifler Family History

Reifler Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: occupational name for a rope maker cooper official linen measurer (with a rope as a gauge) or tavern owner see Reiff .

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


Similar surnames: Reisler, Reifer, Eifler, Weiler, Beitler, Reiter, Leifer, Reiser

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Where is the Reifler family from?

You can see how Reifler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reifler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reifler families in 1880.
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What did your Reifler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifler. 100% of Reifler men worked as a Printer and 34% of Reifler women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Reifler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifler 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Reifler. 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 151 military records available for the last name Reifler. For the veterans among your Reifler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reifler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reifler in 1960 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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