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Riffo Family History

Riffo 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: Griffo, Ruffo, Riff, Raffo, Riffe, Reiff, Griff, Reff, Raffa, Riffel

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Where is the Riffo family from?

You can see how Riffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riffo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Riffo families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Riffo's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Riffo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riffo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Logger
    100%
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What Riffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Riffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffo 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Riffo. 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 63 military records available for the last name Riffo. For the veterans among your Riffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Riffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riffo in 1970 was 64, and 91 in 1998.

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