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Iftner Family History

Iftner 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: Ittner, Ortner, Cotner, Rittner, Botner, Finer, Butner, Kittner

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Where is the Iftner family from?

You can see how Iftner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iftner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iftner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Iftner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Iftner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Iftner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iftner 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 Iftner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iftner. 67% of Iftner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

What Iftner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Iftner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iftner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Iftner. 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 74 military records available for the last name Iftner. For the veterans among your Iftner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iftner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Iftner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Iftner in 1961 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iftner 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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