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Origins of the Buff surname

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About the Buffs

We have a total number of 1744 records for people with the last name Buff.

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Where do most Buffs live?

In 1921, most Buffs lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Buffs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,370 records for the Buff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1802.

Who were Buffs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Buffs.

What are the most common Buff first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Buff family members

Common jobs for Buffs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Buffs in 1921
House Servant

11

Laundress

10

General Servant

8

Dressmaker

7

Charwoman

5

Common Male occupations for Buffs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

13

General Labourer

12

Coal Miner

10

Farm Labourer

7

General Farmers

7

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