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Liff Family History

Liff Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leaf. Jewish: variant of Lief.

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


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Where is the Liff family from?

You can see how Liff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Liff families living in Surrey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Liff's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Liff families in 1891.
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What did your Liff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Liff. 75% of Liff 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liff 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Liff. 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 630 military records available for the last name Liff. For the veterans among your Liff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Liff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Liff in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liff 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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