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Tuffe Family History

Tuffe 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: Taffe, Tufte, Cuffe, Tuff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Tuft, Duffer

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Where is the Tuffe family from?

You can see how Tuffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuffe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tuffe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tuffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuffe 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 Tuffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tuffe. 100% of Tuffe women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tuffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Tuffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffe 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Tuffe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tuffe. For the veterans among your Tuffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Tuffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tuffe in 1978 was 74, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuffe 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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