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Riffe Family History

Riffe Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Reiff.

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


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Where is the Riffe family from?

You can see how Riffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Riffe families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Riffe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Riffe families in 1891.
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What did your Riffe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Riffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffe 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Riffe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riffe. For the veterans among your Riffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffe lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Riffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Riffe in 1944 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffe 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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