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Couff Family History

Couff 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: Cuff, Houff, Cluff, Court, Duff, Hoff, Buff, Goff, Couch, Koff

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Where is the Couff family from?

You can see how Couff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Couff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Couff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Couff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couff 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 63 census records available for the last name Couff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Couff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Couff. For the veterans among your Couff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1981, in the United States, Couff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Couff in 1955 was 32, and 68 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couff 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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