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Riffie Family History

Riffie 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: Riffle, Riffe, Griffie, Griffin, Riffel, Ruffin, Biffle, Rifkin

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Where is the Riffie family from?

You can see how Riffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riffie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Riffie families living in West Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Riffie's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Riffie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffie 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 Riffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riffie. 46% of Riffie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Wpa Laborer
    19%

What Riffie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Riffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffie 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 Riffie. 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 52 military records available for the last name Riffie. For the veterans among your Riffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Riffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riffie in 1959 was 47, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riffie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffie 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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