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Buhman Family History

Buhman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Buhmann.

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


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Where is the Buhman family from?

You can see how Buhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Buhman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Buhman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Buhman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Buhman families in 1891.
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What did your Buhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhman. 36% of Buhman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Buhman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhman were Farm Labor and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Buhman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhman 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Buhman. 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 363 military records available for the last name Buhman. For the veterans among your Buhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Buhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buhman in 1960 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhman 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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