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Hufty Family History

Hufty Surname 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: Rufty, Hefty, Huft, Hunt, Hutt, Hubby, Harty, Huhta, Tuft, Duffy

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Where is the Hufty family from?

You can see how Hufty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hufty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hufty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hufty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hufty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hufty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hufty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Rag Murse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufty. 40% of Hufty men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hufty women worked as a Rag Murse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hufty were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Broker
    20%
  • Clinical Work
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Rag Murse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hufty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hufty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufty 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Hufty. 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 259 military records available for the last name Hufty. For the veterans among your Hufty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hufty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hufty in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hufty ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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