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Bufort Family History

Bufort 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: Buford, Befort, Dufort, Fort, Burt, Byford, Beaufort, Bluford, Bort

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Where is the Bufort family from?

You can see how Bufort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bufort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bufort families living in South Carolina. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bufort's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bufort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bufort. 34% of Bufort men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bufort women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Bufort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufort 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bufort. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bufort. For the veterans among your Bufort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufort lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bufort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bufort in 1967 was 79, and 70 in 2002.

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