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Boufford Name Meaning

Altered form of French Bouffard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buford, Kofford, Bodiford, Basford, Rockford, Gifford, Spafford

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Where is the Boufford family from?

You can see how Boufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boufford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boufford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 267 Boufford families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Boufford's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boufford families in 1911.
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What did your Boufford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boufford. 37% of Boufford men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Boufford women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boufford were Fils De Cultivateur and Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boufford 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Boufford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 347 military records available for the last name Boufford. For the veterans among your Boufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boufford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boufford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boufford in 1964 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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