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Hife Family History

Hife 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: Hine, Fife, Hire, Hite, Hice, Hime, Hise, Rife, Hile, Life

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Where is the Hife family from?

You can see how Hife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hife family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hife families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hife family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hife's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hife families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hife 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 208 census records available for the last name Hife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hife 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 Hife. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hife. For the veterans among your Hife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hife lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Hife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hife in 1967 was 83, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hife 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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