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Buffkin Family History

Buffkin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bufkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buffkin family from?

You can see how Buffkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffkin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Buffkin families living in Mississippi. This was about 40% of all the recorded Buffkin's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Buffkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffkin 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 Buffkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffkin. 45% of Buffkin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Buffkin women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buffkin were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Buffkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buffkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffkin 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Buffkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buffkin. For the veterans among your Buffkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffkin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Buffkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Buffkin in 1957 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffkin 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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