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Buchardt Family History

Buchardt Surname 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: Burchardt, Bouchard, Schardt, Bushart, Butchart, Luckhardt, Bechard

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Where is the Buchardt family from?

You can see how Buchardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Buchardt families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Buchardt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Buchardt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buchardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchardt. 34% of Buchardt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buchardt women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Metal Worker
    14%
  • Moving Picture Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Buchardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchardt 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Buchardt. 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 145 military records available for the last name Buchardt. For the veterans among your Buchardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buchardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buchardt in 1963 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchardt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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