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Buvens Family History

Buvens 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: Bivens, Bevens, Buren, Burns, Ovens, Bauwens, Boven, Levens, Ludens

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Where is the Buvens family from?

You can see how Buvens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buvens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buvens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Buvens family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Buvens's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Buvens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buvens 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 Buvens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buvens. 50% of Buvens men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Buvens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Buvens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buvens 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Buvens. 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 135 military records available for the last name Buvens. For the veterans among your Buvens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buvens lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Buvens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buvens in 1956 was 53, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buvens 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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