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Rifici Family History

Rifici 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: Milici, Ricci, Rich, Milich, Quilici, Rodich, Dimick, Rozich, Risi

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Where is the Rifici family from?

You can see how Rifici families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifici family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rifici families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rifici's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rifici families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rifici surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rifici ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rifici. 34% of Rifici men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Rifici family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Rifici. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifici 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Rifici. 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 98 military records available for the last name Rifici. For the veterans among your Rifici ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifici lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rifici life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rifici in 1955 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rifici 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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