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Tufe Family History

Tufe 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: Tuft, Tufo, Tune, Tufte, Tuff, Rufe, Mule, Turk, Turek, Dube

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Where is the Tufe family from?

You can see how Tufe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tufe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tufe families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Tufe families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tufe's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Tufe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tufe 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 61 census records available for the last name Tufe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tufe 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tufe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tufe. For the veterans among your Tufe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tufe lifespan?

Average Tufe life expectancy in 1999 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tufe 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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