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Buffor Family History

Buffor 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: Buffo, Bufford, Buff, Ruffo, Duffer, Huffer, Bufton, Buford, Buffin

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Where is the Buffor family from?

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

What did your Buffor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Buffor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buffor. 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 Buffor. For the veterans among your Buffor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffor lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Buffor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buffor in 1989 was 52, and 35 in 1993.

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