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Hiffman Family History

Hiffman 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: Hoffman, Shiffman, Huffman, Hoffmann, Hickman, Hillman, Roffman

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Where is the Hiffman family from?

You can see how Hiffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hiffman family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiffman's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Hiffman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hiffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiffman. 34% of Hiffman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hiffman women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hiffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Hiffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hiffman. 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 Hiffman. For the veterans among your Hiffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiffman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hiffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hiffman in 1964 was 90, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiffman 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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