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Buma Family History

Buma Surname Meaning

West Frisian: from a shortened form of Buwema a patronymic from the personal name Buwe (a derivative of Baldwin) composed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’.

It is also a habitational name from any of several estates named Buma.

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


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Where is the Buma family from?

You can see how Buma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Buma families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Buma's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Buma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buma 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 Buma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buma. 30% of Buma men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Buma women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buma were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buma 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Buma. 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 246 military records available for the last name Buma. For the veterans among your Buma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Buma in 1965 was 94, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buma 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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