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Hiffa Family History

Hiffa 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: Hoffa, Hoff, Raffa, Higa, Huff, Boffa, Baffa, Haff, Riff, Buffa

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Where is the Hiffa family from?

You can see how Hiffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hiffa family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiffa's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hiffa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiffa. 100% of Hiffa women worked as a Weaver. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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What Hiffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hiffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hiffa. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hiffa. For the veterans among your Hiffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiffa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Hiffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hiffa in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 1998.

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