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Buffers Family History

Buffers 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, Butters, Peffers, Buffett, Nuffer, Bunkers, Roffers

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Where is the Buffers family from?

You can see how Buffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Buffers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Buffers family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffers's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Buffers families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Buffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Buffers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Buffers. For the veterans among your Buffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffers lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Buffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buffers in 1994 was 76, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffers 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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