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Uffman Family History

Uffman 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: Luffman, Huffman, Ulman, Roffman, Elfman, Urman, Hoffman, Goffman

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Where is the Uffman family from?

You can see how Uffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Uffman families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Uffman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Uffman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uffman 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 Uffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uffman. 29% of Uffman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Uffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Uffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uffman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Uffman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Uffman. For the veterans among your Uffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uffman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Uffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Uffman in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uffman 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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