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Buhrmann Family History

Buhrmann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a farmer or in some cases for the owner of a large farm (see Bauer).

(Bührmann): variant of Bührer (see Buehrer).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buhrmann family from?

You can see how Buhrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhrmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Buhrmann families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Buhrmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buhrmann families in 1880.
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What did your Buhrmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Buhrmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Buhrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrmann 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Buhrmann. 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 631 military records available for the last name Buhrmann. For the veterans among your Buhrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhrmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buhrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buhrmann in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhrmann 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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