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Buchalla Family History

Buchalla 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: Bhalla, Puhalla, Buchta, Halla, Balla, Buchholz, Calla, Buchalter

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Where is the Buchalla family from?

You can see how Buchalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buchalla family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buchalla's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Buchalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchalla. 100% of Buchalla men worked as a Common Laborer. .

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Buchalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchalla 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Buchalla. 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 126 military records available for the last name Buchalla. For the veterans among your Buchalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchalla lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Buchalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buchalla in 1970 was 47, and 60 in 2003.

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