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Riffla Family History

Riffla 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, Raffa, Riffel, Biffle, Riff, Riffey, Riffe, Villa, Vila

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Where is the Riffla family from?

You can see how Riffla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riffla family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Riffla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riffla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffla 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 10 census records available for the last name Riffla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffla 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Riffla. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riffla. For the veterans among your Riffla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffla lifespan?

Average Riffla life expectancy in 1990 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffla 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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