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Buerman Family History

Buerman 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: Berman, Burman, Buhrman, Bierman, Beerman, Boerman, Buermann, German

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Where is the Buerman family from?

You can see how Buerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Buerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buerman families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buerman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Buerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerman 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 Buerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buerman. 34% of Buerman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Buerman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buerman were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Buerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerman 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Buerman. 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 149 military records available for the last name Buerman. For the veterans among your Buerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buerman in 1963 was 46, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerman 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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