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Baffer Family History

Baffer 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: Jaffer, Saffer, Haffer, Baker, Bauer, Baer, Barber, Balmer, Barker

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Where is the Baffer family from?

You can see how Baffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Baffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Baffer family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Baffer's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Baffer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Baffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baffer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Baffer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Baffer. For the veterans among your Baffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Baffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baffer in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baffer 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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