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Hiffmann Family History

Hiffmann 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: Hoffmann, Hoffman, Hillmann, Hofmann, Halfmann, Hafemann, Shiffman

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Where is the Hiffmann family from?

You can see how Hiffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hiffmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiffmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hiffmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiffmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hiffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffmann 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hiffmann. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hiffmann. For the veterans among your Hiffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiffmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Hiffmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hiffmann in 1970 was 90, and 91 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiffmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiffmann 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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