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Auff Family History

Auff 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: Cuff, Duff, Buff, Huff, Puff, Acuff, Hauff, Muff, Luff, Alff

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Where is the Auff family from?

You can see how Auff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Auff families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Auff family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Auff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Auff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Auff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Auff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Auff. For the veterans among your Auff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auff lifespan?

Average Auff life expectancy in 1980 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auff 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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