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Iffrig Family History

Iffrig 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: Ihrig, Isgrig, Idris, Feig, Fertig, Frigo, Faria, Farin, Siefring

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Where is the Iffrig family from?

You can see how Iffrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iffrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iffrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Iffrig families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iffrig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iffrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iffrig 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 Iffrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iffrig. 56% of Iffrig men worked as a Farm Operator and 60% of Iffrig women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iffrig were Salesman and Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Shoe Worker
    40%

What Iffrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Iffrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iffrig 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Iffrig. 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 74 military records available for the last name Iffrig. For the veterans among your Iffrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iffrig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Iffrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Iffrig in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iffrig 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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