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Tuffree Family History

Tuffree 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: Duffee, Cuffee, Turek, Jeffrey, Duffer, Huffer, Free, Taffet, Kuffel

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Where is the Tuffree family from?

You can see how Tuffree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffree family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuffree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Tuffree families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tuffree's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tuffree families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuffree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tuffree ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Tuffree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffree 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Tuffree. 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 Tuffree. For the veterans among your Tuffree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffree lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tuffree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tuffree in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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