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Bufler Family History

Bufler 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: Butler, Buller, Busler, Buhler, Burger, Fuller, Tuller, Bieler

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Where is the Bufler family from?

You can see how Bufler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bufler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bufler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bufler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bufler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bufler. 50% of Bufler men worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Bufler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Bufler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufler 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bufler. 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 317 military records available for the last name Bufler. For the veterans among your Bufler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bufler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bufler in 1967 was 88, and 93 in 1998.

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