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Huffa Family History

Huffa 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: Huff, Buffa, Hoffa, Hua, Cuff, Duff, Hoff, Buff, Huhta, Ruffo

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Where is the Huffa family from?

You can see how Huffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffa family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Huffa families living in Shropshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Huffa's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Huffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffa 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 248 census records available for the last name Huffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffa 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Huffa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Huffa. For the veterans among your Huffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffa lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Huffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Huffa in 1988 was 80, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huffa 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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