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Buman Family History

Buman Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German Bumann.

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


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Where is the Buman family from?

You can see how Buman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Buman families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Buman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buman families in 1891.
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What did your Buman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buman. 72% of Buman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • House Duties
    29%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Buman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buman 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Buman. 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 504 military records available for the last name Buman. For the veterans among your Buman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Buman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buman in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buman 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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