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Tufty Family History

Tufty 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: Tuft, Rufty, Tufte, Tufts, Tutt, Duffy, Toft, Tully, Luft, Duty

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Where is the Tufty family from?

You can see how Tufty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tufty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tufty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Tufty family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tufty's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tufty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tufty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tufty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tufty. 38% of Tufty men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Tufty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Tufty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tufty 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Tufty. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tufty. For the veterans among your Tufty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tufty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Tufty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tufty in 1959 was 65, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tufty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tufty 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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