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Ryffer Family History

Ryffer 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: Ruffer, Reifer, Duffer, Huffer, Riffel, Reffner, Offer, Coffer

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Where is the Ryffer family from?

You can see how Ryffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ryffer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryffer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ryffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryffer 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 Ryffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Fitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryffer. 100% of Ryffer men worked as a Pipe Fitter.

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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

  • Pipe Fitter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ryffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryffer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ryffer. 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 military records available for the last name Ryffer. For the veterans among your Ryffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryffer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Ryffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ryffer in 1985 was 73, and 77 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryffer 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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