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Miffert Family History

Miffert 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: Meffert, Eiffert, Wilfert, Leffert, Moffet, Eifert, Hoffert, Milbert

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Where is the Miffert family from?

You can see how Miffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miffert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Miffert families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Miffert's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Miffert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miffert 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 104 census records available for the last name Miffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miffert 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Miffert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Miffert. For the veterans among your Miffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miffert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1990, in the United States, Miffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Miffert in 1960 was 52, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miffert 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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