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Buchard Family History

Buchard Surname Meaning

see Butchard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Buchard family from?

You can see how Buchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Buchard families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buchard's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Buchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchard 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 Buchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchard. 38% of Buchard men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Buchard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchard were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Seuo Cutter Stitcher
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchard 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Buchard. 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 270 military records available for the last name Buchard. For the veterans among your Buchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Buchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buchard in 1971 was 53, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchard 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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