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Luffman Family History

Luffman Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Lefman (see Leaman Lemon Loveman).

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


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Where is the Luffman family from?

You can see how Luffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Luffman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Luffman families living in Somerset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Luffman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Luffman families in 1891.
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What did your Luffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Luffman. 27% of Luffman men worked as a Carpenter and 77% of Luffman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luffman were Commercial Traveller Mens boys Wholesale Clothing and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Postman
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Commercial Traveller Mens boys Wholesale Clothing
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Luffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luffman 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Luffman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Luffman. For the veterans among your Luffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luffman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Luffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Luffman in 1954 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luffman 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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