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Fifi Family History

Fifi 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: Fife, Fini, Fitz, Fei, Kivi, Finn, Fink, Risi, Fico, Gift

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Where is the Fifi family from?

You can see how Fifi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fifi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fifi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fifi families living in Louisiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fifi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fifi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fifi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fifi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fifi. 67% of Fifi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Butler
    34%
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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Fifi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fifi 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fifi. 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 227 military records available for the last name Fifi. For the veterans among your Fifi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fifi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Fifi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fifi in 1980 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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