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Riffey Family History

Riffey Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Riffer from an ancient Germanic personal name Ricfrid a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + frid ‘peace’.

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


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Where is the Riffey family from?

You can see how Riffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riffey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Riffey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Riffey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Riffey families in 1891.
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What did your Riffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riffey. 100% of Riffey 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Riffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Riffey. 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 554 military records available for the last name Riffey. For the veterans among your Riffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Riffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Riffey in 1961 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffey 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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