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Buhmeyer Family History

Buhmeyer 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: Buchmeier, Brimeyer, Lohmeyer, Wehmeyer, Meyer, Heyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Buhmeyer family from?

You can see how Buhmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Buhmeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Buhmeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buhmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buhmeyer. 100% of Buhmeyer 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 120 census records available for the last name Buhmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhmeyer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Buhmeyer. 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 65 military records available for the last name Buhmeyer. For the veterans among your Buhmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhmeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Buhmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buhmeyer in 1961 was 51, and 63 in 2001.

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