Chuff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England

Etymology of Chuff

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Chuff come from its first bearer, who was a a frugal or miserly person. The nickname chuffer was given to someone who had the reputation of lacking the virtue of generosity.

Early Origins of the Chuff family

Early History of the Chuff family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chuff research. The year 1379 is included under the topic Early Chuff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chuff Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Chuff has been spelled many different ways, including Chuffer, Chuffere, Chuff, Chough, Chougher and others.

Early Notables of the Chuff family

Distinguished members of the family include

• Rogerus Chuffere, a prominent landholder in 14th century Yorkshire

Migration of the Chuff family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Chuffs to arrive in North America: John Chougher, who arrived in Ontario in 1871.