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Buchar Family History

Buchar 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: Bachar, Bucher, Buchan, Kuchar, Becher, Buchta, Buch, Bacher, Burcham

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Where is the Buchar family from?

You can see how Buchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Buchar families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Buchar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buchar families in 1891.
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What did your Buchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchar. 60% of Buchar men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Buchar women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchar were Baker and Store Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Salesgirl
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Store Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchar 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Buchar. 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 192 military records available for the last name Buchar. For the veterans among your Buchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buchar in 1965 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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