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Huffty Family History

Huffty 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: Duffy, Huffer, Huff, Rufty, Hefty, Guffy, Guffey, Duffey, Huft

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Where is the Huffty family from?

You can see how Huffty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Huffty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Huffty families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Huffty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Huffty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huffty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huffty. 67% of Huffty men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Huffty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffty 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 Huffty. 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 62 military records available for the last name Huffty. For the veterans among your Huffty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Huffty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Huffty in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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