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Lufft Family History

Lufft 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: Luft, Luff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Tuft, Duffy, Lucht, Lust

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Where is the Lufft family from?

You can see how Lufft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lufft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lufft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lufft families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lufft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lufft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lufft 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 Lufft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lufft. 100% of Lufft men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Lufft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Lufft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lufft 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Lufft. 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 180 military records available for the last name Lufft. For the veterans among your Lufft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lufft lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lufft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lufft in 1966 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lufft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lufft 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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