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Tuffy Family History

Tuffy Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Sligo): variant of Towey.

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


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Where is the Tuffy family from?

You can see how Tuffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tuffy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tuffy families living in Northumberland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tuffy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tuffy families in 1891.
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What did your Tuffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tuffy. 67% of Tuffy 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
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tuffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffy 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Tuffy. 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 390 military records available for the last name Tuffy. For the veterans among your Tuffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tuffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tuffy in 1963 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuffy 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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