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Tuffel Family History

Tuffel 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: Kuffel, Duffel, Tafel, Turkel, Duffer, Huffer, Tuel, Riffel, Raffel

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Where is the Tuffel family from?

You can see how Tuffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuffel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tuffel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuffel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tuffel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuffel 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 94 census records available for the last name Tuffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuffel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tuffel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tuffel. For the veterans among your Tuffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuffel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Tuffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tuffel in 1970 was 47, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuffel 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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