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Buhn Family History

Buhn 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: Kuhn, Huhn, Buhl, Bohn, Bahn, Luhn, Behn, Bun, Nuhn, Buhs

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Where is the Buhn family from?

You can see how Buhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Buhn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buhn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhn. 33% of Buhn men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Buhn women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhn were Attendant 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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhn 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Buhn. 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 383 military records available for the last name Buhn. For the veterans among your Buhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Buhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Buhn in 1964 was 78, and 52 in 2001.

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