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Buchau Family History

Buchau 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: Buchan, Buchta, Buch, Bachar, Buteau, Burcham, Bucher, Buche, Kuchar

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Where is the Buchau family from?

You can see how Buchau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Buchau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Buchau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchau 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 75 census records available for the last name Buchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchau 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Buchau. 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 321 military records available for the last name Buchau. For the veterans among your Buchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Buchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buchau in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchau 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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