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Buhlig Family History

Buhlig 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: Uhlig, Buhl, Burling, Bullis, Burlin, Uhlir, Behling, Kulig, Pullig

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Where is the Buhlig family from?

You can see how Buhlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhlig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Buhlig families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Buhlig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Buhlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhlig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhlig. 72% of Buhlig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buhlig women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Buhlig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Buhlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhlig 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Buhlig. 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 96 military records available for the last name Buhlig. For the veterans among your Buhlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhlig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Buhlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Buhlig in 1967 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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