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Buchaus Family History

Buchaus 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, Burhans, Uphaus, Backhaus, Buchs, Schaus, Bachus, Lucas

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Where is the Buchaus family from?

You can see how Buchaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Buchaus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buchaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buchaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Buchaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buchaus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Buchaus. For the veterans among your Buchaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Buchaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buchaus in 1966 was 31, and 73 in 1998.

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