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Hifferman Family History

Hifferman 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: Hefferman, Heffernan, Offerman, Hilderman, Hillerman, Hinerman

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Where is the Hifferman family from?

You can see how Hifferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hifferman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hifferman families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 3 Hifferman families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hifferman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hifferman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hifferman 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 186 census records available for the last name Hifferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hifferman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hifferman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hifferman. For the veterans among your Hifferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hifferman lifespan?

Average Hifferman life expectancy in 1961 was 54 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hifferman 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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