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Bufalo Family History

Bufalo 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: Bufano, Buffalo, Bucalo, Cefalo, Bifano, Zufall, Bufalino, Tufaro

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Where is the Bufalo family from?

You can see how Bufalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufalo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bufalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Bufalo families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bufalo's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bufalo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bufalo. 100% of Bufalo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Bufalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufalo 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Bufalo. 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 73 military records available for the last name Bufalo. For the veterans among your Bufalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufalo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bufalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bufalo in 1965 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

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