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Cluff Name Meaning

English: variant of Clough .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Luff, Cuff, Houff, Cliffe, Bruff, Clifft, Cuffe, Cliff, Plouff, Tuff

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Where is the Cluff family from?

You can see how Cluff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cluff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Cluff families living in Maine. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cluff's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Cluff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cluff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cluff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cluff. 24% of Cluff men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Cluff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cluff were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Cluff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cluff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cluff. For the veterans among your Cluff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cluff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cluff in 1952 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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