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Biffar Family History

Biffar 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: Bitar, Biffle, Boffa, Baffa, Biggar, Buffa, Beffa, Bear, Bicker

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Where is the Biffar family from?

You can see how Biffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biffar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Biffar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Biffar family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biffar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Biffar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biffar 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 Biffar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biffar. 43% of Biffar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biffar women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Upholster
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Biffar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Biffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biffar 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Biffar. 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 238 military records available for the last name Biffar. For the veterans among your Biffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biffar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Biffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Biffar in 1962 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biffar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biffar 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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