History of your Surname
Get access to Bufis family records.Start a free trial

Bufis Family History

Bufis 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: Buis, Boris, Buss, Buff, Burns, Duris, Budin, Buras, Baris, Bullis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bufis family from?

You can see how Bufis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bufis families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bufis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bufis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bufis. 60% of Bufis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bufis women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bufis were Machinist Helper and Typist. .

View Census Data for Bufis | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist Helper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Bufis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Bufis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bufis

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Bufis. 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.

View all Bufis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Bufis. For the veterans among your Bufis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bufis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bufis family history

Discover More

What is the average Bufis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bufis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bufis in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bufis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bufis family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bufis last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial