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Buniff Family History

Buniff 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: Buff, Cunniff, Bunin, Mcniff, Braniff, Caniff, Cundiff, Sniff, Burich

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Where is the Buniff family from?

You can see how Buniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buniff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Buniff family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buniff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Buniff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buniff 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 134 census records available for the last name Buniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buniff 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Buniff. 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 53 military records available for the last name Buniff. For the veterans among your Buniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buniff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Buniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Buniff in 1962 was 76, and 35 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buniff 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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