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Baffen Family History

Baffen 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: Offen, Draffen, Buffin, Geffen, Balfe, Raffel, Jaffer, Daffern

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Where is the Baffen family from?

You can see how Baffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baffen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Baffen families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Baffen family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Baffen's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Baffen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Baffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baffen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Baffen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Baffen. For the veterans among your Baffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baffen lifespan?

Average Baffen life expectancy in 1982 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baffen 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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