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Cuffman Family History

Cuffman 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: Curfman, Luffman, Cauffman, Coffman, Huffman, Roffman, Hoffman

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Where is the Cuffman family from?

You can see how Cuffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cuffman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuffman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cuffman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuffman 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 Cuffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuffman. 75% of Cuffman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cuffman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuffman were Helper and Seamstress.

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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
    75%
  • Helper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Cuffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuffman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cuffman. 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 125 military records available for the last name Cuffman. For the veterans among your Cuffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuffman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cuffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cuffman in 1964 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuffman 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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