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Biffin Family History

Biffin Name Meaning

see Biffen .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Buffin, Giffin, Diffin, Tiffin, Griffin, Coffin, Duffin, Ruffin

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Where is the Biffin family from?

You can see how Biffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Biffin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biffin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Biffin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biffin 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 Biffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biffin. 60% of Biffin men worked as a Gardener and 93% of Biffin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biffin were Carpenter and Unpaid Household 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biffin 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Biffin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Biffin. For the veterans among your Biffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biffin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Biffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biffin in 1973 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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