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Buffinger Family History

Buffinger 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: Buchinger, Budinger, Bullinger, Effinger, Bussinger, Beringer, Finger

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Where is the Buffinger family from?

You can see how Buffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Buffinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buffinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffinger. 43% of Buffinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buffinger women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Buffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Buffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffinger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Buffinger. 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 99 military records available for the last name Buffinger. For the veterans among your Buffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Buffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Buffinger in 1973 was 96, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buffinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffinger 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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