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Buffamoyer Family History

Buffamoyer 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: Buffaloe, Hoffmeyer, Buddemeyer, Kiffmeyer, Buffalo, Frymoyer

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Where is the Buffamoyer family from?

You can see how Buffamoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffamoyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buffamoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Buffamoyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Buffamoyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buffamoyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffamoyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Buffamoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Buffamoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffamoyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Buffamoyer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Buffamoyer. For the veterans among your Buffamoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffamoyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Buffamoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Buffamoyer in 1966 was 93, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffamoyer 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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