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Rifflard Family History

Rifflard 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: Iffland, Gifford, Gillard, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Sifford

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Where is the Rifflard family from?

You can see how Rifflard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifflard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rifflard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rifflard family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifflard's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rifflard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rifflard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rifflard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rifflard. 100% of Rifflard men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Rifflard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifflard 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rifflard. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rifflard. For the veterans among your Rifflard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifflard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rifflard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rifflard in 1961 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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