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Buchnoff Family History

Buchnoff 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: Bohnhoff, Buchner, Buchholz, Bischoff, Puthoff, Aschoff, Uphoff

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Where is the Buchnoff family from?

You can see how Buchnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchnoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buchnoff families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchnoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Buchnoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchnoff 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 23 census records available for the last name Buchnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchnoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Buchnoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Buchnoff. For the veterans among your Buchnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchnoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Buchnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Buchnoff in 1973 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchnoff 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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