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Bufkins Family History

Bufkins Name 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: Burkins, Bufkin, Buffin, Boykins, Judkins, Lukins, Bullins, Mulkins

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Where is the Bufkins family from?

You can see how Bufkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bufkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Bufkins families living in Mississippi. This was about 77% of all the recorded Bufkins's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bufkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bufkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bufkins. 45% of Bufkins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Partner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Bufkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufkins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bufkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Bufkins. For the veterans among your Bufkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufkins lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Bufkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bufkins in 1982 was 62, and 90 in 2001.

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