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Buheit Family History

Buheit 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: Heit, Buchheit, Breit, Buckheit, Buchert, Butt, Brett, Best, Bunt

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Where is the Buheit family from?

You can see how Buheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buheit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buheit family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Buheit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Buheit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buheit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buheit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Buheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buheit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buheit. 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 16 military records available for the last name Buheit. For the veterans among your Buheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buheit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Buheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buheit in 1972 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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