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Buchalz Family History

Buchalz 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: Bucholz, Buchholz, Buchwald, Buchan, Buchele, Buckholz, Bucalo

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Where is the Buchalz family from?

You can see how Buchalz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchalz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Buchalz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchalz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buchalz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchalz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Buchalz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchalz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Buchalz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Buchalz. For the veterans among your Buchalz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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