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Tuffner Family History

Tuffner 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: Kuffner, Duffner, Ruffner, Turner, Duffer, Huffer, Hoffner, Reffner

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Where is the Tuffner family from?

You can see how Tuffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffner family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tuffner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuffner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tuffner families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Tuffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tuffner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tuffner. For the veterans among your Tuffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tuffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tuffner in 1968 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuffner 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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