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Baffy Family History

Baffy 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, Bay, Buff, Barry, Duffy, Raffa, Boff, Baldy, Balfe, Bagby

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Where is the Baffy family from?

You can see how Baffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baffy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baffy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Baffy family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baffy's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Baffy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Baffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baffy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Baffy. 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 49 military records available for the last name Baffy. For the veterans among your Baffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baffy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Baffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baffy in 1968 was 72, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baffy 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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