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Buhel Family History

Buhel 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: Buhl, Bubel, Kuhel, Behel, Burel, Buel, Borel, Babel, Kuhl, Kusel

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Where is the Buhel family from?

You can see how Buhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Buhel families living in Kentucky. This was about 53% of all the recorded Buhel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Buhel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhel 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 218 census records available for the last name Buhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Buhel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Buhel. For the veterans among your Buhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Buhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buhel in 1976 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhel 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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