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Buchala Family History

Buchala Name 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: Buchta, Buchwald, Buchan, Buccola, Machala, Buchele, Buchanan, Butala

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Where is the Buchala family from?

You can see how Buchala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buchala families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buchala's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Buchala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchala ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buchala ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Buchala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchala 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Buchala. 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 34 military records available for the last name Buchala. For the veterans among your Buchala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Buchala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Buchala in 1969 was 90, and 62 in 2002.

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