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Riffith Family History

Riffith 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: Griffith, Reffitt, Griffiths, Griffeth, Griffitt, Griffin, Raith

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Where is the Riffith family from?

You can see how Riffith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Riffith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Riffith families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riffith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riffith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Riffith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffith 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Riffith. 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 12 military records available for the last name Riffith. For the veterans among your Riffith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffith lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Riffith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Riffith in 1972 was 70, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riffith 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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