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Liffner Family History

Liffner 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: Hoffner, Linner, Reffner, Lindner, Kleffner, Offner, Pfiffner

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Where is the Liffner family from?

You can see how Liffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liffner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Liffner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Liffner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Liffner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liffner 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 77 census records available for the last name Liffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liffner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Liffner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Liffner. For the veterans among your Liffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liffner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Liffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Liffner in 1973 was 81, and 55 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liffner 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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