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Origins of the Ife surname

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About the Ifes

We have a total number of 2261 records for people with the last name Ife.

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Where do most Ifes live?

In 1921, most Ifes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ifes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,150 records for the Ife surname. The oldest one dates back to 1606.

Who were Ifes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ife first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Ifes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ifes in 1921
Housemaid Domestic

6

Laundress

6

Dressmaker

5

Dress Maker

4

Living On Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Ifes in 1921
Carpenter

21

Coal Miner

13

Agricultural Labourer

12

Coal Miner Hewer

12

Painter

8

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