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Buhm Family History

Buhm 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: Bohm, Buhl, Behm, Bihm, Buhs, Buhr, Bluhm, Bahm, Butt, Boehm

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Where is the Buhm family from?

You can see how Buhm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Buhm families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Buhm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buhm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhm 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 Buhm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buhm. 100% of Buhm women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Buhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhm 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Buhm. 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 31 military records available for the last name Buhm. For the veterans among your Buhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhm lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhm 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhm

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