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Huffield Family History

Huffield 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: Duffield, Shuffield, Sheffield, Hatfield, Burfield, Hosfield

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Where is the Huffield family from?

You can see how Huffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Huffield families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Huffield families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Huffield's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Huffield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffield 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 146 census records available for the last name Huffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffield 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Huffield. 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 43 military records available for the last name Huffield. For the veterans among your Huffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffield lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Huffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Huffield in 1976 was 68, and 86 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huffield 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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