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Hiff Family History

Hiff 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: Hoff, Huff, Haff, Riff, Shiff, Siff, Kiff, Liff, Ziff, Hill

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Where is the Hiff family from?

You can see how Hiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hiff families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hiff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hiff. 100% of Hiff men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiff 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Hiff. 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 274 military records available for the last name Hiff. For the veterans among your Hiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Hiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hiff in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiff 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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