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Hufmann Family History

Hufmann 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: Hofmann, Humann, Husmann, Hoffmann, Hausmann, Human, Hammann, Ruhmann

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Where is the Hufmann family from?

You can see how Hufmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hufmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hufmann families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hufmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hufmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hufmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hufmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Hufmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufmann 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hufmann. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hufmann. For the veterans among your Hufmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufmann lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hufmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hufmann in 1975 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

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