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Buhay Family History

Buhay Surname Meaning

Filipino: nickname or ornamental name from buhay, a word which means ‘life’ in various languages of the Philippines.

Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bugay.

Americanized form of Polish and Slovak Buhaj: from buhaj ‘(pedigree) bull’, a variant of bugaj (see Bugaj).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buhay family from?

You can see how Buhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Buhay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Buhay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buhay families in 1891.
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What did your Buhay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buhay. 39% of Buhay men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farmers Son
    24%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Journalier
    16%

What Buhay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Buhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhay 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Buhay. 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 133 military records available for the last name Buhay. For the veterans among your Buhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Buhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Buhay in 1970 was 90, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhay 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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