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Buchel Family History

Buchel Surname Meaning

German (Büchel): see Buechel.

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


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Where is the Buchel family from?

You can see how Buchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Buchel families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Buchel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Buchel families in 1891.
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What did your Buchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buchel. 100% of Buchel 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchel 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Buchel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buchel. For the veterans among your Buchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Buchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buchel in 1952 was 46, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchel 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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