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Buchhardt Family History

Buchhardt 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: Luckhardt, Burchardt, Burkhardt, Burghardt, Burckhardt, Buchwald

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Where is the Buchhardt family from?

You can see how Buchhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Buchhardt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Buchhardt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Buchhardt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Buchhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchhardt 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Buchhardt. 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 52 military records available for the last name Buchhardt. For the veterans among your Buchhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchhardt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Buchhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buchhardt in 1967 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchhardt 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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