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Blufford Family History

Blufford 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: Bluford, Boufford, Bufford, Buford, Clifford, Ufford, Bouffard

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Where is the Blufford family from?

You can see how Blufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blufford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blufford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Blufford families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Blufford's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Blufford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blufford 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 Blufford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blufford. 75% of Blufford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blufford women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Common Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Blufford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Blufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blufford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blufford. 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 24 military records available for the last name Blufford. For the veterans among your Blufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blufford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Blufford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blufford in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blufford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blufford 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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