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Niffin Family History

Niffin 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: Giffin, Diffin, Kniffin, Tiffin, Sniffin, Griffin, Coffin, Duffin

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Where is the Niffin family from?

You can see how Niffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niffin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Niffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Niffin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Niffin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Niffin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niffin 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 Niffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niffin. 100% of Niffin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Niffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Niffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niffin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Niffin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Niffin. For the veterans among your Niffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niffin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Niffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Niffin in 1974 was 68, and 72 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niffin 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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