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Stuff Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Christoph (see Christopher ).

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


Similar surnames: Steff, Huff, Stauff, Puff, Steffl, Stief, Stoff, Luff, Sturm, Buff

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Where is the Stuff family from?

You can see how Stuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stuff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Stuff families living in Glamorgan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stuff's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Stuff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stuff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stuff. 27% of Stuff men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Stuff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stuff were Labor and Farm Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuff 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Stuff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Stuff. For the veterans among your Stuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stuff in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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