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Huffmann Family History

Huffmann 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: Hoffmann, Huffman, Hoffman, Hofmann, Halfmann, Hafemann, Luffman

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Where is the Huffmann family from?

You can see how Huffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huffmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Huffmann families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Huffmann's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Huffmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffmann 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 Huffmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huffmann. 32% of Huffmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Huffmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huffmann were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Huffmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffmann 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Huffmann. 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 605 military records available for the last name Huffmann. For the veterans among your Huffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Huffmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Huffmann in 1965 was 84, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huffmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huffmann 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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