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Cifton Family History

Cifton 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: Lifton, Clifton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Chilton, Colton, Wilton

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Where is the Cifton family from?

You can see how Cifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cifton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cifton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cifton family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Cifton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cifton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cifton 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 103 census records available for the last name Cifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cifton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cifton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cifton. For the veterans among your Cifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cifton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cifton 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 Cifton

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