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Mcnuff Family History

Mcnuff 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: Mcniff, Mcduff, Mcguff, Mcneff, Cuff, Acuff, Mcnutt, Muff, Schuff

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Where is the Mcnuff family from?

You can see how Mcnuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnuff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcnuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Mcnuff families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnuff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnuff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnuff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcnuff. 100% of Mcnuff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcnuff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Mcnuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnuff 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mcnuff. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mcnuff. For the veterans among your Mcnuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnuff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Mcnuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcnuff in 1979 was 95, and 76 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnuff 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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