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Buhill Family History

Buhill 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: Brill, Hill, Bill, Tuthill, Bull, Buhl, Quill, Thill, Hugill, Guill

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Where is the Buhill family from?

You can see how Buhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Buhill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Buhill families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buhill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Buhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Buhill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buhill. For the veterans among your Buhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhill

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