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Buffaloe Family History

Buffaloe Surname Meaning

Variant of Buffalo

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


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Where is the Buffaloe family from?

You can see how Buffaloe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffaloe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffaloe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Buffaloe families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Buffaloe's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Buffaloe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffaloe 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 Buffaloe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffaloe. 22% of Buffaloe men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Buffaloe women worked as a Farm Help. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buffaloe were Clerk and Farmwife.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    30%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Farmwife
    12%

What Buffaloe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buffaloe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffaloe 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Buffaloe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buffaloe. For the veterans among your Buffaloe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffaloe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Buffaloe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Buffaloe in 1951 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffaloe 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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