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Niffe Family History

Niffe 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: Riffe, Nice, Neff, Riffel, Nie, Fife, Biffle, Nibbe, Taffe, Riff

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Where is the Niffe family from?

You can see how Niffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Niffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Niffe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Niffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Niffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niffe 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Niffe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Niffe. For the veterans among your Niffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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