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Bufkin Name Meaning

English: probably of Flemish origin from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Bufo. Compare Buffin .

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


Similar surnames: Buffin, Botkin, Lufkin, Ruskin, Boykin, Burgin, Bodkin, Burki, Junkin

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Where is the Bufkin family from?

You can see how Bufkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufkin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bufkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Bufkin families living in North Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bufkin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bufkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bufkin. 37% of Bufkin men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Bufkin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bufkin were Manager and Secretary. .

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bufkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufkin 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Bufkin. 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 Bufkin. For the veterans among your Bufkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufkin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bufkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bufkin in 1952 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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