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Hifton Family History

Hifton Surname 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: Hilton, Hinton, Lifton, Linton, Hatton, Holton, Halton, Chilton

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Where is the Hifton family from?

You can see how Hifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hifton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hifton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hifton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hifton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hifton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Hifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hifton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hifton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Hifton. For the veterans among your Hifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hifton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Hifton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hifton in 1975 was 83, and 95 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hifton 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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