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Bufford Family History

Bufford Surname Meaning

English: variant of the Sussex surname Buffard a nickname from Middle English buffard ‘dullard unintelligent person’.

Both forms of the surname Bufford and Buffard are rare in Britain.

Variant of Buford.

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


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Where is the Bufford family from?

You can see how Bufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bufford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bufford families living in Sussex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bufford's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bufford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufford 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 Bufford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bufford. 100% of Bufford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufford 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Bufford. 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 Bufford. For the veterans among your Bufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufford lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bufford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bufford in 1942 was 49, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bufford 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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