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Buckheimer Family History

Buckheimer 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: Burkheimer, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Buchmeier, Buchheim, Bornheimer

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Where is the Buckheimer family from?

You can see how Buckheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Buckheimer families living in Maryland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Buckheimer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Buckheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Buckheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckheimer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Buckheimer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Buckheimer. For the veterans among your Buckheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckheimer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Buckheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Buckheimer in 1968 was 80, and 63 in 1987.

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