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Buffenbarger Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Pfaffenberger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shufflebarger, Wolfenbarger, Poffenberger, Kaffenberger, Offenberger

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Where is the Buffenbarger family from?

You can see how Buffenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Buffenbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Buffenbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buffenbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffenbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buffenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffenbarger. 39% of Buffenbarger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Buffenbarger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buffenbarger were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Buffenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffenbarger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Buffenbarger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Buffenbarger. For the veterans among your Buffenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffenbarger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buffenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buffenbarger in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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