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Tuffie Family History

Tuffie 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: Duffie, Cuffie, Duffin, Buffin, Ruffin, Taffe, Tufte, Duffee, Tiffin

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Where is the Tuffie family from?

You can see how Tuffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Tuffie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tuffie families living in Kent. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tuffie's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tuffie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuffie 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 50 census records available for the last name Tuffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tuffie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tuffie. For the veterans among your Tuffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffie lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Tuffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tuffie in 1983 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuffie 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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