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Riefenstahl Family History

Riefenstahl 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: Rendahl, Rosendahl, Ringdahl, Evenstad, Rindahl, Hippensteel

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Where is the Riefenstahl family from?

You can see how Riefenstahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riefenstahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riefenstahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Riefenstahl families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riefenstahl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riefenstahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riefenstahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riefenstahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riefenstahl. 100% of Riefenstahl 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Riefenstahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riefenstahl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Riefenstahl. 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 205 military records available for the last name Riefenstahl. For the veterans among your Riefenstahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riefenstahl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riefenstahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riefenstahl in 1958 was 54, and 96 in 2004.

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