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Riffett Family History

Riffett 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: Reffett, Riffel, Reffitt, Rivett, Duffett, Riffey, Buffett, Riblett

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Where is the Riffett family from?

You can see how Riffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riffett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Riffett families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Riffett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riffett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffett 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 Riffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riffett. 100% of Riffett men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Riffett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Riffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Riffett. 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 39 military records available for the last name Riffett. For the veterans among your Riffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Riffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riffett in 1978 was 65, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riffett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffett 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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