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Tufford Family History

Tufford Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tufford family from?

You can see how Tufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tufford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tufford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Tufford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tufford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tufford families in 1891.
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What did your Tufford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tufford. 100% of Tufford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tufford 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Tufford. 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 440 military records available for the last name Tufford. For the veterans among your Tufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tufford lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Tufford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tufford in 1960 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tufford 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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