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Buffard Family History

Buffard Surname Meaning

from Middle English buffard ‘dullard stupid person’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Buffard family from?

You can see how Buffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Buffard family living in Hampshire. This was about 4% of all the recorded Buffard's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Buffard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffard 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 Buffard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buffard. 100% of Buffard 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Buffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffard 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Buffard. 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 96 military records available for the last name Buffard. For the veterans among your Buffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Buffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buffard in 1967 was 55, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffard 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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