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Gluff Family History

Gluff 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: Pluff, Luff, Cluff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Griff, Gluck, Luft, Goff

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Where is the Gluff family from?

You can see how Gluff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gluff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gluff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gluff families living in Tennessee. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gluff's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gluff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gluff 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 Gluff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gluff. 72% of Gluff 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
    72%
  • Insurance Agent
    29%

What Gluff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Gluff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gluff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gluff. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gluff. For the veterans among your Gluff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gluff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gluff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gluff in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gluff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gluff 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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