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Buhls Family History

Buhls 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: Buhl, Bulls, Bahls, Uhls, Buhs, Bohls, Buls, Puls, Buss, Kuhl

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Buhls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhls 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Buhls. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Buhls. For the veterans among your Buhls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhls lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Buhls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buhls in 1974 was 89, and 82 in 2004.

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