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Riffero Family History

Riffero 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: Riffel, Rivero, Riffey, Roffers, Ruffer, Riffe, Eiffert, Risher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffero 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 Riffero ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Riffero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffero 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Riffero. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Riffero. For the veterans among your Riffero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffero lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Riffero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riffero in 1967 was 87, and 78 in 1996.

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