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Cuffs Family History

Cuffs 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: Cuff, Cuffe, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Duffy, Rufus, Huff, Puff, Acuff

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Where is the Cuffs family from?

You can see how Cuffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuffs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuffs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cuffs family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuffs's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cuffs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Cuffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuffs 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cuffs. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cuffs. For the veterans among your Cuffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuffs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Cuffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cuffs in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuffs 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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