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Buhren Family History

Buhren 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: Buren, Bohren, Uren, Burden, Bullen, Fuhrer, Butzen, Bohlen, Buehrer

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Where is the Buhren family from?

You can see how Buhren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhren families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Buhren families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Buhren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Buhren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhren ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buhren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Buhren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhren 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Buhren. 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 139 military records available for the last name Buhren. For the veterans among your Buhren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Buhren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Buhren in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 1996.

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