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Buchs Family History

Buchs Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name for someone who lived by a box tree or thicket Middle High German buhs.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Doubs).

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


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Where is the Buchs family from?

You can see how Buchs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Buchs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Buchs families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Buchs's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Buchs families in 1891.
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What did your Buchs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchs. 20% of Buchs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Buchs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchs were Labor and Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Buchs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Buchs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buchs in 1961 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchs 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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