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Origins of the Bufford surname

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About the Buffords

We have a total number of 401 records for people with the last name Bufford.

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Where do most Buffords live?

In 1921, most Buffords lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Buffords

How common is your surname?

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

We have 353 records for the Bufford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1899.

Who were Buffords most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Buffords.

What are the most common Bufford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Buffords

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

Common Female occupations for Buffords in 1921
Domestic Servant

3

Charwoman

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Housemaid Domestic

2

Laundress

2

Common Male occupations for Buffords in 1921
Farm Hands

13

Agricultural Labourer

8

General Farmers

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Agricultural Lab

3

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