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Buyens Family History

Buyens 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: Boyens, Buyers, Buren, Burns, Byers, Bauwens, Ludens, Bowens, Rubens

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Where is the Buyens family from?

You can see how Buyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buyens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buyens families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buyens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buyens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buyens 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 37 census records available for the last name Buyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buyens 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Buyens. 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 10 military records available for the last name Buyens. For the veterans among your Buyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buyens lifespan?

Average Buyens life expectancy in 1995 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buyens 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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