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Hancuff Family History

Hancuff Name 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: Acuff, Hauff, Harruff, Kanouff, Cuff, Hanbury, Hanchey, Hance, Harcum

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Where is the Hancuff family from?

You can see how Hancuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancuff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hancuff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hancuff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hancuff families in 1880.
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What did your Hancuff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hancuff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Hancuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancuff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hancuff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Hancuff. For the veterans among your Hancuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancuff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hancuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hancuff in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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