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Hiffner Family History

Hiffner 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: Hoffner, Heffner, Haffner, Huffer, Hafner, Reffner, Hiner, Hildner

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Where is the Hiffner family from?

You can see how Hiffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hiffner family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiffner's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hiffner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiffner 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 Hiffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiffner. 39% of Hiffner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Hiffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Hiffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffner 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Hiffner. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hiffner. For the veterans among your Hiffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiffner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hiffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiffner in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiffner 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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