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Buffatt Family History

Buffatt 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: Buffett, Duffett, Moffatt, Buffa, Buffalo, Muffett, Bruffett, Butt

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Where is the Buffatt family from?

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

What did your Buffatt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Buffatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffatt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buffatt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buffatt. For the veterans among your Buffatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffatt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Buffatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buffatt in 1981 was 65, and 87 in 1996.

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