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Huffe Family History

Huffe 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: Huffer, Huff, Cuffe, Cuff, Duff, Hoff, Buff, Ruffo, Duffer, Humke

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Where is the Huffe family from?

You can see how Huffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Huffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Huffe families living in Tennessee. This was about 58% of all the recorded Huffe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Huffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huffe. 100% of Huffe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Huffe women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Huffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffe 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Huffe. 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 47 military records available for the last name Huffe. For the veterans among your Huffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Huffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Huffe in 1967 was 77, and 91 in 2000.

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