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Buffalin Family History

Buffalin 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: Bufalino, Buffin, Buffalo, Bufalini, Buffkin, Buffaloe, Duffin

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Where is the Buffalin family from?

You can see how Buffalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffalin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buffalin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buffalin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buffalin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buffalin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Buffalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffalin 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 immigration records available for the last name Buffalin. 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 military records available for the last name Buffalin. For the veterans among your Buffalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffalin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Buffalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buffalin in 1968 was 32, and 78 in 1996.

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