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Buffham Family History

Buffham Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Norfolk): possibly an altered form of Vaughan. Compare Buffum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buffham family from?

You can see how Buffham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Buffham families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Buffham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Buffham families in 1891.
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What did your Buffham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buffham. 47% of Buffham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 81% of Buffham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buffham were Joiner and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    47%
  • Small Holder
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Joiner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Land Worker
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buffham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffham 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Buffham. 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 320 military records available for the last name Buffham. For the veterans among your Buffham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buffham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buffham in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffham 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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