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Riff Family History

Riff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Riewe. Americanized form of German Reiff.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): unexplained. It is most likely a Hebrew acronymic surname.

English: variant of Reeve.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riff family from?

You can see how Riff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Riff families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Riff's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Riff families in 1891.
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What did your Riff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riff. 100% of Riff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riff 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Riff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riff. For the veterans among your Riff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riff in 1960 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riff 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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