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Tuff Name Meaning

English (mainly Kent): probably a post-medieval form of Tough .

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


Similar surnames: Cuff, Muff, Buff, Luff, Taff, Ruff, Tufts, Tuft, Huff, Taffe

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Where is the Tuff family from?

You can see how Tuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Tuff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tuff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tuff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuff. 36% of Tuff men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Tuff women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuff were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Foreman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuff 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 Tuff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tuff. For the veterans among your Tuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tuff in 1962 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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