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Rifen Family History

Rifen 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: Risen, Rife, Riden, Wien, Offen, Raven, Bien, Ries, Rider, Reifer

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Where is the Rifen family from?

You can see how Rifen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rifen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Rifen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rifen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rifen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rifen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rifen. 100% of Rifen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rifen women worked as a File Clerk. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Rifen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rifen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rifen. For the veterans among your Rifen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Rifen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rifen in 1974 was 79, and 65 in 1999.

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