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Buvall Family History

Buvall 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: Duvall, Ball, Bull, Zufall, Bovell, Devall, Huval, Bevill, Udall

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Where is the Buvall family from?

You can see how Buvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buvall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buvall family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buvall's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Buvall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buvall 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 Buvall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Buvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buvall 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Buvall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Buvall. For the veterans among your Buvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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