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Buffenmyer Family History

Buffenmyer 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: Burkemper, Rufener, Buddemeyer, Burgener, Freemyer, Kuffner, Duffner

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Where is the Buffenmyer family from?

You can see how Buffenmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffenmyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffenmyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Buffenmyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffenmyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buffenmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffenmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buffenmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffenmyer. 100% of Buffenmyer men worked as a Minister and 100% of Buffenmyer women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Minister
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Buffenmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffenmyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Buffenmyer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Buffenmyer. For the veterans among your Buffenmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffenmyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buffenmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buffenmyer in 1965 was 87, and 96 in 2004.

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