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Iffland Family History

Iffland Surname Meaning

North German: ethnic name for someone from Livonia (German Livland now part of Latvia and Estonia)

the initial l having been lost through dissimilation.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Iffland family from?

You can see how Iffland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iffland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Iffland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Iffland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Iffland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Iffland families in 1891.
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What did your Iffland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iffland. 100% of Iffland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 594 immigration records available for the last name Iffland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iffland. For the veterans among your Iffland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iffland lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Iffland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Iffland in 1953 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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