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Buffus Family History

Buffus 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: Duffus, Buffum, Buff, Rufus, Buffin, Bumpus, Buffo, Buffa, Buus

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Where is the Buffus family from?

You can see how Buffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Buffus families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Buffus family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffus's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Buffus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buffus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Buffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Buffus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buffus. For the veterans among your Buffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Buffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buffus in 1979 was 88, and 94 in 1989.

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