The German surname Reifers is derived from Middle High German word "reif," refering to a barrel hoop. As such, the surname is thought to have originally been an occupational name for the maker of barrel hoops.
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Early Origins of the Reifers family
The surname Reifers was first found in Rhineland.
Early History of the Reifers family
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Reifers Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Reiffer, Reiffern, Rieffern, Riefern, Reifer, Riffe and many more.
Early Notables of the Reifers family
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Migration of the Reifers family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Reiff, who came to Philadelphia in 1733; Georg Reif, who settled in Philadelphia Co., PA in 1734; Abraham Reiff, who came to Pennsylvania in 1748.
