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Ife Family History

Ife Surname Meaning

see Ive.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ife family from?

You can see how Ife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ife family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ife families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Ife families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ife's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ife families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ife surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ife ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ife. 34% of Ife men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 91% of Ife women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ife were Agricultural Labour and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Agricultural Labour
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Ife family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Ife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ife 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Ife. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ife. For the veterans among your Ife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ife lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Ife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ife in 1970 was 64, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ife 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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