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Riffer Family History

Riffer 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, Riffey, Ruffer, Riffe, Risher, Kiefer, Rider, Kipfer, Reifer

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Where is the Riffer family from?

You can see how Riffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Riffer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riffer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Riffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riffer 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 Riffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riffer. 30% of Riffer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riffer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riffer were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Cigar Roller
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riffer 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Riffer. 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 193 military records available for the last name Riffer. For the veterans among your Riffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riffer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Riffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riffer in 1959 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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