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Bufmyer Family History

Bufmyer 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: Bulmer, Buyer, Dunmyer, Burger, Summer, Kummer, Butler, Buller

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

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bufmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufmyer 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 Bufmyer. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Bufmyer. For the veterans among your Bufmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufmyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Bufmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bufmyer in 1976 was 96, and 96 in 1982.

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