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Buhner Family History

Buhner 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: Buchner, Budner, Bohner, Buehner, Butner, Burner, Bunner, Kuhner

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Where is the Buhner family from?

You can see how Buhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Buhner families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Buhner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Buhner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhner 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 Buhner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhner. 56% of Buhner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buhner women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Buhner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhner 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Buhner. 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 843 military records available for the last name Buhner. For the veterans among your Buhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Buhner in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhner 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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