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Bufferd Family History

Bufferd 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: Bufford, Duffer, Huffer, Buford, Ufford, Bouffard, Burford, Buffett

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Where is the Bufferd family from?

You can see how Bufferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufferd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bufferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bufferd family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bufferd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bufferd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufferd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bufferd. 100% of Bufferd men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Bufferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufferd 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bufferd. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bufferd. For the veterans among your Bufferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufferd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bufferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bufferd in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

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