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Baufford Family History

Baufford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boufford, Bafford, Bufford, Pafford, Bareford, Bassford, Buford

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Where is the Baufford family from?

You can see how Baufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baufford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Baufford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baufford families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baufford's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Baufford families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Baufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baufford 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Baufford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Baufford. For the veterans among your Baufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baufford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baufford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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