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Buffet Family History

Buffet 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: Buffett, Buff, Duffer, Huffer, Buffin, Moffet, Buffum, Taffet, Kuffel

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Where is the Buffet family from?

You can see how Buffet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buffet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Buffet families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Buffet's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Buffet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buffet 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 Buffet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buffet. 60% of Buffet men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buffet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffet 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Buffet. 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 444 military records available for the last name Buffet. For the veterans among your Buffet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Buffet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buffet in 1966 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffet 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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