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Ciffin Family History

Ciffin 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: Coffin, Giffin, Diffin, Tiffin, Griffin, Duffin, Buffin, Ruffin

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Where is the Ciffin family from?

You can see how Ciffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciffin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ciffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ciffin families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciffin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ciffin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciffin 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 108 census records available for the last name Ciffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciffin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ciffin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ciffin. For the veterans among your Ciffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciffin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Ciffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ciffin in 1981 was 72, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ciffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciffin 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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