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Bruffit Family History

Bruffit 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: Buffin, Ruffin, Proffit, Bruffy, Bruffey, Bruff, Brumit, Bruffett

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Where is the Bruffit family from?

You can see how Bruffit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruffit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bruffit families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bruffit families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bruffit's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bruffit families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bruffit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruffit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bruffit. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bruffit. For the veterans among your Bruffit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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