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Buwolda Family History

Buwolda 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: Buwalda, Bujold, Bolda, Bold, Boda, Buda, Wold, Bolla, Bula, Bulla

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Buwolda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buwolda 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

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There are 9 military records available for the last name Buwolda. For the veterans among your Buwolda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buwolda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Buwolda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buwolda in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2000.

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