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Buford Family History

Buford Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Beaufort or of its English altered form Beauford. Compare Bufford.

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


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Where is the Buford family from?

You can see how Buford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Buford families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Buford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buford families in 1891.
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What did your Buford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buford. 100% of Buford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Buford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buford. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Buford. For the veterans among your Buford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buford lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Buford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buford in 1941 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buford 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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