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Riffey Family History

Riffey Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Riffer from an ancient Germanic personal name Ricfrid a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + frid ‘peace’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riffel, Richey, Riffe, Huffer, Ridley, Rickey, Raffel, Rigney, Rimbey

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Where is the Riffey family from?

You can see how Riffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riffey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Riffey families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riffey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Riffey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riffey. 29% of Riffey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riffey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riffey were New Worker and Beautician. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Beautician
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Riffey. 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 554 military records available for the last name Riffey. For the veterans among your Riffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Riffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Riffey in 1961 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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