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Ciffer Family History

Ciffer 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: Coffer, Kiefer, Confer, Kipfer, Duffer, Huffer, Coffey, Schiffer

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Where is the Ciffer family from?

You can see how Ciffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ciffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ciffer families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ciffer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ciffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciffer 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 80 census records available for the last name Ciffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciffer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ciffer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Ciffer. For the veterans among your Ciffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciffer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ciffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ciffer in 1967 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciffer 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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