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Reifer Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a linen measurer, from Middle High German reif, a measure of length for linen. South German: occupational name for a maker of rope, Reifschläger, or for the owner of a tavern (see Reiff). South German (Tyrol): topographic name for someone living at a landing place, from Romansh riva ‘riverbank’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name or nickname from the inflected form of German reif ‘mature’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reiser, Reiff, Reider, Reiber, Reiner, Reier, Reiter, Leiser, Reisner

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Reifer Family Origin

Where is the Reifer family from?

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You can see how Reifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reifer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Reifer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reifer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Reifer Family Occupations

What did your Reifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Carpenter, Cigar Manufacturer and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Reifer. The most common Reifer occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 33% of Reifer's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Reifer family was Laborer.

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  • Carpenter

    33%

  • Cigar Manufacturer

    17%

  • Farmer

    17%

  • Laborer

    17%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reifer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Reifer Historical Records

What Reifer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reifer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Reifer. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Reifer. For the veterans among your Reifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reifer Life Expectancy

What is the average Reifer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reifer in 1955 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reifer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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