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Liffiton Family History

Liffiton 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: Lifton, Linton, Litton, Liston, Lefton, Liffick, Giffin, Laffoon

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Where is the Liffiton family from?

You can see how Liffiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liffiton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Liffiton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Liffiton families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Liffiton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Liffiton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liffiton 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 371 census records available for the last name Liffiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liffiton 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Liffiton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Liffiton. For the veterans among your Liffiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liffiton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Liffiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Liffiton in 1975 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liffiton 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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