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Origins of the Huffman surname

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About the Huffmans

We have a total number of 1786 records for people with the last name Huffman.

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Where do most Huffmans live?

In 1921, most Huffmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Huffmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 191 records for the Huffman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Huffmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Huffmans.

What are the most common Huffman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Huffmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Huffmans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

5

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

4

Housekeeper

3

Laundress

3

Stenographers And Typists

3

Common Male occupations for Huffmans in 1921
Farm Hands

180

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

120

General Farmers

83

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

45

Tinsmiths

40

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