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Louff Family History

Louff 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: Luff, Loff, Houff, Plouff, Lauff, Cuff, Loud, Duff, Hoff, Buff

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Where is the Louff family from?

You can see how Louff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Louff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Louff families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Louff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Louff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Louff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Louff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Louff. For the veterans among your Louff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louff lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Louff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Louff in 1991 was 88, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louff 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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