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Etymology of Chuffer

What does the name Chuffer mean?

Chuffer is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to 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 Chuffer family

The surname Chuffer was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from the Middle Ages.

Early History of the Chuffer family

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

Chuffer Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Chuffer were recorded, including Chuffer, Chuffere, Chuff, Chough, Chougher and others.

Early Notables of the Chuffer family

Distinguished members of the family include

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

Migration of the Chuffer family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Chuffer family emigrate to North America: John Chougher, who arrived in Ontario in 1871.



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