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Fifner Family History

Fifner 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: Finner, Finer, Fifer, Fisher, Pinner, Eigner, Finger, Finne, Fonner

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Where is the Fifner family from?

You can see how Fifner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fifner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fifner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fifner family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fifner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Fifner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fifner 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 60 census records available for the last name Fifner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fifner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fifner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fifner. For the veterans among your Fifner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fifner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Fifner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fifner in 1964 was 87, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fifner 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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