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Hulff Family History

Hulff 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, Wulff, Cuff, Duff, Hoff, Buff, Hulse, Hulst, Hulin, Puff

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Where is the Hulff family from?

You can see how Hulff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hulff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hulff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hulff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hulff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hulff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hulff. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hulff. For the veterans among your Hulff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulff lifespan?

Average Hulff life expectancy in 1973 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulff 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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