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Buchwaldt Family History

Buchwaldt 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: Buchwald, Schwandt, Buchwalter, Buwalda, Burchardt, Buchta, Berwald

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Where is the Buchwaldt family from?

You can see how Buchwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buchwaldt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchwaldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buchwaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchwaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buchwaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buchwaldt. 100% of Buchwaldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Buchwaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Buchwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchwaldt 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Buchwaldt. 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 270 military records available for the last name Buchwaldt. For the veterans among your Buchwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchwaldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Buchwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Buchwaldt in 1964 was 85, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buchwaldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchwaldt 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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