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Buhia Family History

Buhia 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: Buda, Buchta, Huhta, Buza, Budin, Badia, Buhl, Bula, Buis, Subia

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Where is the Buhia family from?

You can see how Buhia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buhia family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhia's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Buhia families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Buhia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhia 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buhia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Buhia. For the veterans among your Buhia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhia lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Buhia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Buhia in 1988 was 97, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhia 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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