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Liffin Family History

Liffin 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: Giffin, Diffin, Litfin, Tiffin, Laffin, Litwin, Griffin, Laflin

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Where is the Liffin family from?

You can see how Liffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Liffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Liffin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Liffin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liffin 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 Liffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Liffin. 50% of Liffin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Liffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Liffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liffin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Liffin. 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 65 military records available for the last name Liffin. For the veterans among your Liffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liffin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Liffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Liffin in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liffin 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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