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Buhite Family History

Buhite 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: White, Buote, Tuite, Bunte, Buie, Hite, Buice, Guite, Butte, Brite

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Where is the Buhite family from?

You can see how Buhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Buhite families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Buhite's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Buhite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhite. 34% of Buhite men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Buhite women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhite were Labor and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Buhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Buhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhite 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Buhite. 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 63 military records available for the last name Buhite. For the veterans among your Buhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Buhite in 1963 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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