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Buwa Family History

Buwa 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: Buda, Buza, Bula, Busa, Bua, Bawa, Buma, Butt, Hua, Buck

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Where is the Buwa family from?

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

What did your Buwa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Buwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buwa 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buwa. 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 23 military records available for the last name Buwa. For the veterans among your Buwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buwa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Buwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buwa in 1968 was 84, and 76 in 2001.

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