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Hiffle Family History

Hiffle 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: Biffle, Riffle, Hille, Hindle, Hipple, Diffley, Hickle, Waffle

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Where is the Hiffle family from?

You can see how Hiffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hiffle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hiffle families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiffle's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hiffle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiffle 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 86 census records available for the last name Hiffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hiffle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hiffle. For the veterans among your Hiffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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