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Buehr Family History

Buehr 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: Buer, Buehl, Behr, Baehr, Buhr, Bear, Beer, Boehm, Bauer, Baer

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Where is the Buehr family from?

You can see how Buehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Buehr families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buehr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buehr 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 132 census records available for the last name Buehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buehr 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Buehr. 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 19 military records available for the last name Buehr. For the veterans among your Buehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buehr lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Buehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buehr in 1971 was 74, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buehr 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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