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Buway Family History

Buway 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: Buday, Bugay, Bury, Buda, Bay, Dunay, Budai, Bucy, Buza, Buras

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Where is the Buway family from?

You can see how Buway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Buway families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buway's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Buway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Buway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Buway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buway. For the veterans among your Buway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buway lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Buway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buway in 1979 was 50, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buway 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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