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Buffing Family History

Buffing 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, Ruffing, Burling, Duffin, Ruffin, Bunting, Doffing, Buesing

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Where is the Buffing family from?

You can see how Buffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buffing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Buffing families living in Georgia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Buffing's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Buffing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffing 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 198 census records available for the last name Buffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffing 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Buffing. 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 29 military records available for the last name Buffing. For the veterans among your Buffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffing lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Buffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buffing in 1971 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffing 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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