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Tuftin Family History

Tuftin 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: Tustin, Austin, Dustin, Turpin, Tuft, Turin, Bufton, Duffin, Turton

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Where is the Tuftin family from?

You can see how Tuftin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuftin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tuftin family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuftin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tuftin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuftin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tuftin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Tuftin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuftin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tuftin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tuftin. For the veterans among your Tuftin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuftin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Tuftin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tuftin in 1967 was 78, and 58 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuftin 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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