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Biffa Family History

Biffa 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: Boffa, Baffa, Buffa, Beffa, Buff, Raffa, Boff, Bina, Binda, Biffle

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Where is the Biffa family from?

You can see how Biffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biffa family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Biffa families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biffa's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Biffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Scrap Metal Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biffa. 100% of Biffa men worked as a Scrap Metal Merchant and 100% of Biffa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Scrap Metal Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Biffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Biffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biffa 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Biffa. 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 20 military records available for the last name Biffa. For the veterans among your Biffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biffa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biffa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biffa

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