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Buffehr Family History

Buffehr 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: Duffer, Huffer, Buffett, Nuffer, Ruffer, Puffer, Burger, Butler

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Where is the Buffehr family from?

You can see how Buffehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buffehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Buffehr families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffehr's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Buffehr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Buffehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffehr 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buffehr. 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 12 military records available for the last name Buffehr. For the veterans among your Buffehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buffehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buffehr in 1963 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffehr 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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