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Cliffen Family History

Cliffen Surname Meaning

Reduced form of Clifton; compare Ann Cliffton 1725, Ann Cliffen 1732, Sarah Clifon 1744 in IGI (Bromsgrove Worcs).

Thomas Clifton 1737, Thomas Cliffen 1743, Thomas Cliften 1751 in IGI (Gedney Lincs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cliffen family from?

You can see how Cliffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliffen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Cliffen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cliffen families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cliffen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cliffen families in 1891.
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What did your Cliffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cliffen. 100% of Cliffen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cliffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliffen 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cliffen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cliffen. For the veterans among your Cliffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliffen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Cliffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cliffen in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliffen 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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