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Bufs Family History

Bufs 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: Buss, Buff, Buis, Buus, Buys, Buhs, Bus, Buls, Butt, Buck

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Where is the Bufs family from?

You can see how Bufs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bufs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bufs families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bufs's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bufs families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bufs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bufs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufs 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bufs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bufs. For the veterans among your Bufs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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