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Boffalo Family History

Boffalo 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: Buffalo, Boffa, Coffaro, Ruffalo, Buffaloe, Cefalo, Bifano, Boff

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Where is the Boffalo family from?

You can see how Boffalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffalo family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boffalo family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boffalo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boffalo families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Boffalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffalo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boffalo. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boffalo. For the veterans among your Boffalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffalo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Boffalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boffalo in 1972 was 75, and 63 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boffalo 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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