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Hufft Family History

Hufft Surname Meaning

German: variant of Huft. This surname is rare in Germany.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Höft (see Hoeft) a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hufft family from?

You can see how Hufft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hufft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hufft families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hufft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hufft families in 1891.
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What did your Hufft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufft. 32% of Hufft men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hufft women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Common Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hufft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufft 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hufft. 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 288 military records available for the last name Hufft. For the veterans among your Hufft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufft lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hufft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hufft in 1956 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hufft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hufft 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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