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Buenneke Family History

Buenneke 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: Brenneke, Henneke, Brennecke, Beneke, Brenner, Bennett, Benner

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Where is the Buenneke family from?

You can see how Buenneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenneke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Buenneke families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Buenneke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Buenneke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buenneke 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 Buenneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buenneke. 100% of Buenneke men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Buenneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Buenneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenneke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Buenneke. 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 33 military records available for the last name Buenneke. For the veterans among your Buenneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenneke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buenneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Buenneke in 1963 was 59, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buenneke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenneke 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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