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Hiffernen Family History

Hiffernen 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: Heffernan, Hofferber, Hefferon, Hefferman, Hefferan, Heffern

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Where is the Hiffernen family from?

You can see how Hiffernen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffernen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hiffernen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hiffernen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiffernen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hiffernen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hiffernen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffernen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiffernen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hiffernen. For the veterans among your Hiffernen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiffernen lifespan?

Average Hiffernen life expectancy in 1964 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiffernen 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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