History of your Surname
Get access to Iff family records.Start a free trial

Iff Family History

Iff Name 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: Off, Riff, Ifft, Siff, Kiff, Liff, Ziff, Fu, Im, Ida

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Iff family from?

You can see how Iff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Iff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Iff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Iff families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Iff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Iff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Iff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Iff

Passenger Lists

There are 254 immigration records available for the last name Iff. 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.

View all Iff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Iff. For the veterans among your Iff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Iff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Iff family history

Discover More

What is the average Iff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Iff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Iff in 1976 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iff

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Iff family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Iff last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial