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Buhrman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Buhrmann or Bührmann.

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


Similar surnames: Buhman, Kohrman, Burman, Burgman, Furman, Berman, Buckman, Butman

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Where is the Buhrman family from?

You can see how Buhrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buhrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Buhrman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhrman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Buhrman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhrman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhrman. 27% of Buhrman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Buhrman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhrman were Salesman and Laborer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buhrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrman 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Buhrman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Buhrman. For the veterans among your Buhrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhrman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Buhrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buhrman in 1959 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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