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Buffay Family History

Buffay 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, Buff, Duffy, Buffin, Boffa, Baffa, Buffum, Buffo, Buday

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Where is the Buffay family from?

You can see how Buffay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buffay family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffay's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Buffay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffay 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 30 census records available for the last name Buffay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buffay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Buffay. For the veterans among your Buffay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Buffay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buffay in 1969 was 72, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffay 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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