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Buffen Family History

Buffen 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: Buffin, Offen, Burden, Buff, Buren, Bullen, Duffer, Huffer, Butzen

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Where is the Buffen family from?

You can see how Buffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Buffen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buffen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffen 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 392 census records available for the last name Buffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Buffen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Buffen. For the veterans among your Buffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Buffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buffen in 1974 was 44, and 22 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffen 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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