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Buffat Family History

Buffat 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: Buffa, Buff, Buffin, Boffa, Baffa, Buffum, Buffo, Buffett, Buffalo

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Where is the Buffat family from?

You can see how Buffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buffat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Buffat family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffat's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buffat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffat 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 Buffat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buffat. 100% of Buffat men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Buffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffat 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Buffat. 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 31 military records available for the last name Buffat. For the veterans among your Buffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Buffat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buffat in 1967 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffat 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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