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Buoye Family History

Buoye 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: Boye, Buote, Buoy, Bury, Boyce, Bunde, Budge, Boone, Bode, Toye

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Where is the Buoye family from?

You can see how Buoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buoye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buoye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Buoye families living in Minnesota. This was about 73% of all the recorded Buoye's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Buoye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buoye 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 Buoye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buoye. 34% of Buoye 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
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Buoye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Buoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buoye 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Buoye. 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 26 military records available for the last name Buoye. For the veterans among your Buoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buoye lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Buoye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buoye in 1969 was 80, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buoye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buoye 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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