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Buchow Family History

Buchow 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: Muchow, Duchow, Buchta, Buch, Bucher, Buche, Burhop, Buchan, Bucco

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Where is the Buchow family from?

You can see how Buchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buchow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buchow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchow 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 194 census records available for the last name Buchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchow 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Buchow. 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 27 military records available for the last name Buchow. For the veterans among your Buchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Buchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Buchow in 1976 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchow 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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