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Buchmiller Family History

Buchmiller Surname Meaning

German: variant of Buchmüller (and in North America also an altered form of this) a distinguishing name denoting a miller (Middle High German mülner) who lived by a beech tree (Middle High German buoche).

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


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Where is the Buchmiller family from?

You can see how Buchmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Buchmiller families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchmiller's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Buchmiller families in 1891.
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What did your Buchmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchmiller. 45% of Buchmiller men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Buchmiller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchmiller were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Buchmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchmiller 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Buchmiller. 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 346 military records available for the last name Buchmiller. For the veterans among your Buchmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchmiller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Buchmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buchmiller in 1955 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchmiller 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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