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Buenemeyer Family History

Buenemeyer 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: Buddemeyer, Bredemeyer, Wedemeyer, Bredemeier, Luetkemeyer

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Where is the Buenemeyer family from?

You can see how Buenemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buenemeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Buenemeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buenemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buenemeyer 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 13 census records available for the last name Buenemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenemeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buenemeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buenemeyer. For the veterans among your Buenemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenemeyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Buenemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buenemeyer in 1974 was 64, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenemeyer 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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