Researching John Cuffe
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 83 people with the Cuffe surname? In that year Cuffe was ranked number 3496 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Cuffe on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Cuffe and the Cuffe Genealogy
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 458 people with the Cuffe surname in the UK? Cuffe is now ranked number 3609 for popularity in the UK. |
Cuffe Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called John Cuffe
John Cuffe
John Alexander Cuffe (26 June 1880 – 5 May 1931) was an Australian-born English first-class cricketer who played more than 200 times for Worcestershire between 1903 and 1914, having previously made a single appearance for New South Wales. After retiring from county cricket, he stood as an umpire for three years in the 1920s. He also played at least once as a professional for Lowerhouse in the Lancashire League. Cuffe was also a footballer and played ten seasons for Glossop North End in the Football League Second Division.
Source: John Cuffe, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
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