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Buhrmeister Family History

Buhrmeister 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: Burmeister, Fuhrmeister, Wehrmeister, Bauermeister, Burmester

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Where is the Buhrmeister family from?

You can see how Buhrmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhrmeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Buhrmeister families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buhrmeister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buhrmeister families in 1880.
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What did your Buhrmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buhrmeister. 100% of Buhrmeister 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
    100%

What Buhrmeister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Buhrmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrmeister 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Buhrmeister. 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 71 military records available for the last name Buhrmeister. For the veterans among your Buhrmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhrmeister lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Buhrmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buhrmeister in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhrmeister 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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