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Buenker Family History

Buenker 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: Boenker, Buecker, Blenker, Bueker, Bunker, Buenger, Benker, Brenner

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Where is the Buenker family from?

You can see how Buenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buenker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Buenker families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Buenker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Buenker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buenker 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 Buenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buenker. 34% of Buenker men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

What Buenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Buenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Buenker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Buenker. For the veterans among your Buenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Buenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buenker in 1964 was 50, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenker 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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