Bufton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the distinguished surname Bufton date back to the time when England was ruled by the Anglo-Saxons. The name is derived from the Old English "bufan tune," literally meaning "above the village," and probably first referred to one living at the head of or above a village. Bufton is a small hamlet between the Leicestershire with about 10-20 people living there. Early Origins of the Bufton familyThe surname Bufton was first found in Bedfordshire, where the Bufton family first emerged during the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Robert Buveton, who was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1222. Early History of the Bufton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bufton research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1222, 1240, 1636 and 1707 are included under the topic Early Bufton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bufton Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bufton, Bowton, Boveton, Buftown, Bowten, Buften and others. Early Notables of the Bufton familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bufton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Bufton Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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