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Buohl Family History

Buohl 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: Buhl, Bohl, Buehl, Buol, Brohl, Kuhl, Buch, Bohm, Juhl, Bull

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Where is the Buohl family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buohl. 50% of Buohl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Buohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Buohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buohl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Buohl. 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 97 military records available for the last name Buohl. For the veterans among your Buohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buohl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buohl in 1964 was 73, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buohl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buohl 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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