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Origins of the Uff surname

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About the Uffs

We have a total number of 1365 records for people with the last name Uff.

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Where do most Uffs live?

In 1921, most Uffs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Uffs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,310 records for the Uff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Uffs most likely to marry?

Smiths

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*uffs

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Uffs.

What are the most common Uff first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Uff family members

Common jobs for Uffs

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

Common Female occupations for Uffs in 1921
Dressmaker

11

General Servant

11

Housemaid Domestic

8

Housekeeper

6

General Servant Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Uffs in 1921
Carpenter

21

Butcher

17

Agricultural Labourer

6

Cordwainer

5

Errand Boy

4

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