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Buffton Family History

Buffton 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: Bufton, Burston, Buxton, Buffin, Burton, Button, Buffo, Buffone

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Where is the Buffton family from?

You can see how Buffton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buffton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Buffton families living in Glamorgan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Buffton's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Buffton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffton 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 Buffton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buffton. 67% of Buffton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Buffton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffton 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Buffton. 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 43 military records available for the last name Buffton. For the veterans among your Buffton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buffton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buffton in 1966 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffton 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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