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Buffom Family History

Buffom 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: Buffum, Buffo, Buff, Ruffo, Bufton, Buffin, Buffa, Buffone, Bufford

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Where is the Buffom family from?

You can see how Buffom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Buffom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Buffom families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buffom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffom 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 Buffom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffom 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Buffom. 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 20 military records available for the last name Buffom. For the veterans among your Buffom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffom lifespan?

Average Buffom life expectancy in 1972 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffom 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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