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Fifis Family History

Fifis 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: Fife, Riis, Files, Fies, Filip, Fifer, Freis, Faris, Flis, Fils

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Where is the Fifis family from?

You can see how Fifis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fifis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fifis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fifis families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fifis's in USA. California had the highest population of Fifis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fifis 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 69 census records available for the last name Fifis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fifis 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fifis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fifis. For the veterans among your Fifis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fifis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Fifis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fifis in 1963 was 65, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fifis 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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