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Baffan Family History

Baffan 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: Baffa, Laffan, Safran, Balan, Bazan, Raffa, Farfan, Baran, Buffin

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Where is the Baffan family from?

You can see how Baffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baffan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Baffan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Baffan family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baffan's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Baffan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baffan 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 41 census records available for the last name Baffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baffan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Baffan. 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 military records available for the last name Baffan. For the veterans among your Baffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baffan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baffan 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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