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Budwig Family History

Budwig 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: Ludwig, Budig, Budai, Budin, Ludwin, Budnik, Buddin, Budzik, Ladwig

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Where is the Budwig family from?

You can see how Budwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budwig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Budwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Budwig families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Budwig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Budwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budwig 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 Budwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Budwig. 40% of Budwig men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Manufacturer
    20%

What Budwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Budwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budwig 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Budwig. 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 109 military records available for the last name Budwig. For the veterans among your Budwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budwig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Budwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Budwig in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Budwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budwig 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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