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Buaford Family History

Buaford 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: Buford, Burford, Braford, Bumford, Bufford, Dunford, Bradford

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Where is the Buaford family from?

You can see how Buaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Buaford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Buaford family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buaford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buaford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buaford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Buaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buaford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buaford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Buaford. For the veterans among your Buaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buaford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Buaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buaford in 1972 was 56, and 61 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buaford 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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