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Buffam Family History

Buffam Surname Meaning

see Buffham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Buffam family from?

You can see how Buffam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Buffam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buffam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Buffam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buffam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buffam. 75% of Buffam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Nurse
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buffam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffam 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Buffam. 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 151 military records available for the last name Buffam. For the veterans among your Buffam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Buffam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buffam in 1966 was 83, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffam 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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