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Riffen Family History

Riffen 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: Riffel, Riffey, Riffe, Giffen, Griffen, Offen, Griffin, Draffen

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Where is the Riffen family from?

You can see how Riffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riffen families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Riffen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riffen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffen 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 196 census records available for the last name Riffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Riffen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Riffen. For the veterans among your Riffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffen lifespan?

Average Riffen life expectancy in 1993 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffen 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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