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Tufto Family History

Tufto 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: Tuft, Tufo, Tufte, Tufts, Turco, Muto, Musto, Ruffo, Tutt, Cueto

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Where is the Tufto family from?

You can see how Tufto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tufto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tufto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Tufto families living in Minnesota. This was about 94% of all the recorded Tufto's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tufto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tufto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tufto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tufto. 40% of Tufto 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
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What Tufto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Tufto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tufto 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tufto. 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 Tufto. For the veterans among your Tufto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tufto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tufto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tufto in 1965 was 68, and 92 in 2002.

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