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Mauff Family History

Mauff 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: Hauff, Muff, Lauff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Mau, Maund, Maul, Maus

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Where is the Mauff family from?

You can see how Mauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mauff families living in Colorado. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mauff's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Mauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauff 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 Mauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mauff. 100% of Mauff men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

What Mauff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Mauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauff 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mauff. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mauff. For the veterans among your Mauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mauff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mauff in 1959 was 53, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mauff 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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