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Buffal Family History

Buffal 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: Buffa, Buffalo, Buff, Buffin, Boffa, Baffa, Buffum, Kuffel, Buffo

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Where is the Buffal family from?

You can see how Buffal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buffal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buffal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Buffal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Buffal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buffal. For the veterans among your Buffal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffal lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Buffal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buffal in 1989 was 65, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffal 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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