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Boffo Family History

Boffo Name 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: Boff, Boffa, Buffo, Bono, Hoff, Buff, Ruffo, Bosco, Bodo, Goff

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Where is the Boffo family from?

You can see how Boffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boffo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Boffo families living in Indiana. This was about 92% of all the recorded Boffo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boffo families in 1880.
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What did your Boffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Entertainer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boffo. 50% of Boffo men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boffo women worked as an Entertainer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boffo were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Entertainer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Boffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Boffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffo 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Boffo. 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 179 military records available for the last name Boffo. For the veterans among your Boffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Boffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boffo in 1959 was 59, and 81 in 2002.

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