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Budahn Family History

Budahn 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: Buda, Budai, Budin, Budden, Bahn, Budman, Buday, Dahn, Lubahn, Buddin

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Where is the Budahn family from?

You can see how Budahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Budahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Budahn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Budahn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Budahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budahn 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 Budahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Budahn. 50% of Budahn men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Bartender
    50%

What Budahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Budahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budahn 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Budahn. 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 88 military records available for the last name Budahn. For the veterans among your Budahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budahn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Budahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Budahn in 1958 was 49, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Budahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budahn 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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