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Buhlmann Family History

Buhlmann 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: Bohlmann, Uhlmann, Kuhlmann, Bahlmann, Kohlmann, Ruhmann, Ohlmann

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Where is the Buhlmann family from?

You can see how Buhlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhlmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Buhlmann families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buhlmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buhlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhlmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buhlmann. 100% of Buhlmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Buhlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhlmann 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Buhlmann. 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 306 military records available for the last name Buhlmann. For the veterans among your Buhlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhlmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Buhlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buhlmann in 1963 was 86, and 89 in 2001.

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