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Clauff Family History

Clauff Surname 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: Cluff, Lauff, Cuff, Claus, Cliff, Stauff, Pluff, Hauff, Claude, Lauf

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Where is the Clauff family from?

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

There are 79 census records available for the last name Clauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clauff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clauff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Clauff. For the veterans among your Clauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clauff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Clauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clauff in 1975 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clauff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clauff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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