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Tuffs Family History

Tuffs Surname Meaning

see Tofts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tuffs family from?

You can see how Tuffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuffs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Tuffs families living in Suffolk. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tuffs's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Tuffs families in 1891.
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What did your Tuffs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tuffs. 27% of Tuffs men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Tuffs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuffs were Bricklayer House and Housewife Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Farm Worker
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Bricklayer House
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cardboard Box Maker
    3%
  • Boot shoe Worker
    3%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tuffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffs 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Tuffs. 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 633 military records available for the last name Tuffs. For the veterans among your Tuffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tuffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tuffs in 1962 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuffs 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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