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Ifill Family History

Ifill Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eiffel (see Eifler). English (of Norman origin): from a pet form of the Old French personal name Iva a feminine form of Ivo.

English: habitational name from either of two places called Ifield (Kent and Sussex) both recorded in the 13th century as Yfeld from Old English īw ‘yew tree’ + feld ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ifill family from?

You can see how Ifill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ifill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ifill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ifill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ifill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ifill families in 1880.
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What did your Ifill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ifill. 60% of Ifill men worked as a Carpenter and 67% of Ifill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ifill were Clerk and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ifill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ifill 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Ifill. 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 371 military records available for the last name Ifill. For the veterans among your Ifill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ifill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ifill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ifill in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ifill 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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