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Buffenstein Family History

Buffenstein 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: Bodenstein, Rugenstein, Blumenstein, Augenstein, Helfenstein

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Where is the Buffenstein family from?

You can see how Buffenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buffenstein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffenstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buffenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffenstein 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 49 census records available for the last name Buffenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffenstein 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Buffenstein. 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 9 military records available for the last name Buffenstein. For the veterans among your Buffenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Buffenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buffenstein in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffenstein 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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