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Huffma Family History

Huffma 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: Huffman, Huffer, Huff, Hoffman, Buffa, Luffman, Hoffa, Hua, Hoffmann

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Where is the Huffma family from?

You can see how Huffma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Huffma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Huffma families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huffma's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Huffma families in 1880.
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What did your Huffma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Huffma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffma 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Huffma. 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 22 military records available for the last name Huffma. For the veterans among your Huffma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Huffma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Huffma in 1971 was 49, and 49 in 2001.

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