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Wiuff Family History

Wiuff 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: Cuff, Duff, Buff, Huff, Puff, Pluff, Acuff, Hauff, Riff, Ciuffo

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Where is the Wiuff family from?

You can see how Wiuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiuff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiuff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wiuff families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiuff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiuff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiuff 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 Wiuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiuff. 50% of Wiuff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Wiuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiuff 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wiuff. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wiuff. For the veterans among your Wiuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiuff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiuff in 1962 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiuff 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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