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Biffs Family History

Biffs 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: Biss, Buff, Biggs, Bines, Boff, Bigos, Bies, Biffle, Boffa, Biles

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Where is the Biffs family from?

You can see how Biffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biffs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Biffs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Biffs families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Biffs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biffs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biffs 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 Biffs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biffs. 100% of Biffs women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Biffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biffs 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Biffs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Biffs. For the veterans among your Biffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biffs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biffs 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biffs

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