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Wauffull Family History

Wauffull 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: Saffell, Waffle, Manfull, Duffell, Wall, Kaufhold, Waterfall

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wauffull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauffull 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wauffull. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wauffull. For the veterans among your Wauffull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauffull lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Wauffull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wauffull in 1976 was 60, and 55 in 1993.

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