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Biffel Family History

Biffel 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, Bickel, Biebel, Biel, Griffel, Bindel, Biegel, Raffel, Biffle

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Where is the Biffel family from?

You can see how Biffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biffel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Biffel families living in Texas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Biffel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Biffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biffel 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 218 census records available for the last name Biffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biffel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Biffel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Biffel. For the veterans among your Biffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biffel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Biffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biffel in 1954 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biffel 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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