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Shuff Family History

Shuff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schuff or Schaff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shuff family from?

You can see how Shuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Shuff families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shuff's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Shuff families in 1911.
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What did your Shuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shuff. 100% of Shuff women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuff 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Shuff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shuff. For the veterans among your Shuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuff lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Shuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shuff in 1947 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuff 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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