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Buxbaum Family History

Buxbaum Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Buchsbaum.

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


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Where is the Buxbaum family from?

You can see how Buxbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buxbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buxbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buxbaum families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buxbaum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buxbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Buxbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buxbaum. 72% of Buxbaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buxbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buxbaum 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buxbaum. 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 728 military records available for the last name Buxbaum. For the veterans among your Buxbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buxbaum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Buxbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buxbaum in 1955 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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