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Buxman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buchsmann a topographic name from Middle High German buhs(boum) ‘box (tree)’ (an early loanword from Latin buxus of the same meaning).

It is composed of two elements: the first part relates to the type of tree known as the box tree, which is notable for its dense foliage and use in landscaping.

The term “box tree” itself derives from Latin, showing the cross-cultural influences on language and names.

The second element, man, signifies a person or individual, further clarifying the identity associated with this name.

Overall, Buchsmann reflects the geographical and botanical roots that have shaped its meaning over time.

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


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You can see how Buxman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buxman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buxman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Buxman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buxman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buxman families in 1891.
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What did your Buxman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buxman. 32% of Buxman 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
    32%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Farm Tenant
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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There are 647 census records available for the last name Buxman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buxman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Buxman. 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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There are 114 military records available for the last name Buxman. For the veterans among your Buxman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buxman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Buxman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buxman in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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