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Buhlke Family History

Buhlke 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: Behlke, Bohlke, Zuhlke, Buhl, Muhle, Burke, Bohle, Bielke, Belke

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Where is the Buhlke family from?

You can see how Buhlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhlke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buhlke family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhlke's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Buhlke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhlke 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 Buhlke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Buhlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Buhlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhlke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Buhlke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Buhlke. For the veterans among your Buhlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhlke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Buhlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buhlke in 1967 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhlke 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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