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Rifa Family History

Rifa 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: Riba, Rita, Riva, Riff, Ripa, Riga, Riha, Rife, Rima, Rich

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Where is the Rifa family from?

You can see how Rifa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rifa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rifa family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rifa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rifa 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 145 census records available for the last name Rifa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifa 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Rifa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rifa. For the veterans among your Rifa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Rifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rifa in 1978 was 87, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rifa 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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