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Buchheit Family History

Buchheit Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Buchheide literally ‘beech heath’ denoting an open plain with scattered beech trees. Compare Buckheit.

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


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Where is the Buchheit family from?

You can see how Buchheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchheit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchheit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Buchheit families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buchheit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buchheit families in 1840.
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What did your Buchheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchheit. 17% of Buchheit men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Buchheit women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchheit were Clerk and High School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • High School Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buchheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchheit 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Buchheit. 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 Buchheit. For the veterans among your Buchheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchheit lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Buchheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Buchheit in 1951 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchheit 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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