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Buhle Family History

Buhle 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, Muhle, Bohle, Behle, Ruhle, Kuhle, Buhler, Uhle, Mule, Mehle

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Where is the Buhle family from?

You can see how Buhle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buhle families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buhle's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Buhle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhle 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 Buhle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%

What Buhle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buhle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhle 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Buhle. 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 706 military records available for the last name Buhle. For the veterans among your Buhle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buhle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Buhle in 1963 was 87, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhle 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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