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Iffel Family History

Iffel 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: Riffel, Tafel, Offen, Igel, Griffel, Offer, Raffel, Apfel, Imel

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Where is the Iffel family from?

You can see how Iffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iffel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Iffel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iffel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Iffel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Iffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iffel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Iffel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Iffel. For the veterans among your Iffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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