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Bufka Family History

Bufka Surname 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: Buffa, Burka, Butka, Budka, Buck, Buda, Buff, Buza, Belka, Burke

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Where is the Bufka family from?

You can see how Bufka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bufka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bufka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bufka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bufka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bufka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bufka. 37% of Bufka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bufka women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bufka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Bufka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufka 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bufka. 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 129 military records available for the last name Bufka. For the veterans among your Bufka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bufka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bufka in 1970 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bufka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bufka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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