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Reifenberger Family History

Reifenberger 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: Eisenberger, Weisenberger, Reichenberger, Leinberger, Greenberger

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Where is the Reifenberger family from?

You can see how Reifenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reifenberger family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Reifenberger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Reifenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reifenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reifenberger. 50% of Reifenberger men worked as an Owner and 100% of Reifenberger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Reifenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Reifenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifenberger 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Reifenberger. 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 130 military records available for the last name Reifenberger. For the veterans among your Reifenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reifenberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reifenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reifenberger in 1959 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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