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Buffer Family History

Buffer 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: Duffer, Huffer, Nuffer, Ruffer, Puffer, Burger, Butler, Buller

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Where is the Buffer family from?

You can see how Buffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Buffer families living in Cheshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Buffer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Buffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffer. 44% of Buffer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Buffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buffer were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffer 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Buffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buffer. For the veterans among your Buffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Buffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Buffer in 1964 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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