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Buchas Family History

Buchas 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: Buchan, Buchs, Lucas, Buchta, Buch, Bachar, Burcham, Buras, Bucher

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Where is the Buchas family from?

You can see how Buchas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buchas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buchas families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buchas's in USA. California had the highest population of Buchas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, At Home and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchas. 100% of Buchas men worked as an At Home and 100% of Buchas women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • At Home
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Buchas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchas 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Buchas. 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 72 military records available for the last name Buchas. For the veterans among your Buchas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Buchas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buchas in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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