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Buchart Family History

Buchart 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: Bushart, Butchart, Buchert, Bachar, Bucher, Bouchard, Buchan, Machart

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Where is the Buchart family from?

You can see how Buchart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Buchart families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Buchart's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Buchart families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchart 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 Buchart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchart. 34% of Buchart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Buchart women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchart were Teacher and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Executive
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Buchart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchart 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Buchart. 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 229 military records available for the last name Buchart. For the veterans among your Buchart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buchart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buchart in 1965 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buchart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchart 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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