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Miffin Family History

Miffin 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, Tiffin, Mifflin, Griffin, Mirkin, Coffin, Duffin

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Where is the Miffin family from?

You can see how Miffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Miffin families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Miffin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miffin 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 Miffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Miffin. 100% of Miffin 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
    100%

What Miffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Miffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miffin 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 Miffin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Miffin. For the veterans among your Miffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miffin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Miffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Miffin in 1974 was 60, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miffin 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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