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Buol Family History

Buol Surname Meaning

Swiss (Romansh): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Buol family from?

You can see how Buol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Buol families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Buol's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buol families in 1891.
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What did your Buol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buol. 57% of Buol men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Buol women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buol were Janitor and Beauty Operator.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%

What Buol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buol 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Buol. 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 893 military records available for the last name Buol. For the veterans among your Buol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buol lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Buol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buol in 1958 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buol 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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