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Buffan Family History

Buffan 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: Buffin, Buffa, Buff, Bunyan, Bufton, Buchan, Burman, Duffin, Butman

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Where is the Buffan family from?

You can see how Buffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Buffan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buffan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buffan. 100% of Buffan 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 315 census records available for the last name Buffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Buffan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Buffan. For the veterans among your Buffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Buffan in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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