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Ift Family History

Ift 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: Gift, Ifft, Tift, Fu, Im, Ott, Ida, Ito, Ort, Ing

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Where is the Ift family from?

You can see how Ift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ift family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ift families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ift families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ift's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ift families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ift 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ift 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ift. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ift. For the veterans among your Ift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ift lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Ift life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ift in 1975 was 83, and 97 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ift 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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