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Riffond Family History

Riffond 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: Gifford, Sifford, Griffon, Rifkind, Diamond, Richmond, Trafford

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Where is the Riffond family from?

You can see how Riffond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffond family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Riffond family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riffond's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riffond families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffond 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 14 census records available for the last name Riffond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffond 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 Riffond. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riffond. For the veterans among your Riffond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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