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Buich Family History

Buich 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: Burich, Buch, Burch, Busch, Beich, Brich, Bunch, Buick, Buice, Butch

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Where is the Buich family from?

You can see how Buich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Buich families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Buich's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Buich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buich 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 Buich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buich. 44% of Buich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buich women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Broker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Buich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Buich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buich 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Buich. 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 77 military records available for the last name Buich. For the veterans among your Buich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Buich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buich in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buich 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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