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Buchberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places chiefly in southern Germany and Austria called Buchberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eichberger, Baumberger, Boxberger, Rehberger, Muehlberger, Hunsberger

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Where is the Buchberger family from?

You can see how Buchberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Buchberger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Buchberger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buchberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchberger. 32% of Buchberger men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchberger 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Buchberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buchberger. For the veterans among your Buchberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Buchberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buchberger in 1961 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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