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Buchstab Family History

Buchstab 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: Buchta, Buchan, Buchtel, Buchsbaum, Buchanan, Kuchta, Buchs, Buchter

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Where is the Buchstab family from?

You can see how Buchstab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchstab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buchstab family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchstab's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buchstab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchstab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Buchstab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchstab 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Buchstab. 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 9 military records available for the last name Buchstab. For the veterans among your Buchstab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchstab lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Buchstab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buchstab in 1979 was 87, and 93 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchstab 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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