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Buehman Family History

Buehman 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: Buhman, Buchman, Bushman, Berman, Buckman, Beeman, Buchan, Burman

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Where is the Buehman family from?

You can see how Buehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buehman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buehman family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buehman's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Buehman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Buehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buehman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Buehman. 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 76 military records available for the last name Buehman. For the veterans among your Buehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buehman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Buehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buehman in 1962 was 46, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buehman 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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